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The Delta independent., 1915-09-17
Fine Flower and
Vegetable Show

very successful flower and vege-
table exhibition was held in the pub
lie library on Saturday. September IL.
A beautiful display of asters was pre-
sented by adults and also by children.
First prize of adults to Mrs. Thomas
Edwards; second to Mrs. Harry Shat
fer. The first to children went to Ed
win Mathers; second to George Bruce
Jr. Others worthy of special men,
tion we're Mt William Hillman and
among the children Irvine Hunter
had the most artistic table; a good
showing was also made by Grace
Stewart, Aileen Baird; Katherine
Harding. Evangeline Turner. Charles
Fulghum. Fred Davis and others.
The prize for the best variety of a
Ethel Porter.
An excellent showing was made in
garden products. First prize went to
Ray Sidebottom; second to Andrew
Holyfield: third to Sam Fairlamb.
Others who showed vegetables as
good. but of fewer varieties were
Sherman Bushnell. Jack and Billy
Porter. Bradford Shaw, Francis Ar
mour and others.
Mammoth egg plants were exhibit
ed by Mr.. Bert Ridley.
The display of dahIias was not as
large as mad been expected. First
prize was awarded to Miss Ada Hor-
ton: second to Mrs. A. B. Crabill.
Beautiful blooms were exhibited by
Mrs. C. ]. Adams and Mrs. Gus
Schlapp. but not the required number
for entry. Also fine specimens were
sent py friends outside the city limits
for decoration. Miss Lillian Tucker
and Mrs Lobdell of Austin.
Altogether the civic improvement
committee is much gratified with the
success of this work and wishes here
to thank all those who made entries
or assisted any in way toward this
public benerit.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17
w. r. G. Hold En-
joyable Picnic

The Woman's Relief Corps No. SO.
Dodge street. Wednesday for picnic.
The day was ideal and about thirty
five were on hand to enjoy the bount-
eous dinner served cafeteria style.
Mrs. Cockrelrs family assisted the
corps, and in every possible way made
the day pleasant one long to be re
membered.
Mr. George Cockrell gave all of the
guests ride about town in his
brother-in-law's new Ford. Our past
president Helen Phelps is greatly
missed from these gatherings, but We
were to have with us on this occasion
her sister, Mrs. Hick.
Mrs. Bragg read an interesting his
tory of the Woman's Relief Corps
and their great work and said in part.
The Woman's Relief Corps is the
greatest philanthropic and patriotic
organization of women in the world,
now numbering 10000 divided among
2,60l Corps with department organi-
cations in Al states. Besides these
there are 81 detached Corps which
thrive in 10 Southern and two West
ern states.
There are more than 5000 women
whose work as Patriotic Instructors
in the public schools is commanding
attention.
"The Woman's Relief Corps was or
ganized in Denver Colorado. in 1883.
since which time it has expended in
relief work for veterans nearly s4.-
100000.
Women will take prominent part
in the 10th Annual Encampment Of
the Grand Army of the Republic,
which will be held in Washington
Sept. e. 10 Oct. 2.'-Bertha S. Trip.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17
Orchard City Decides to
Install Water System

Last week the Orchard City fathers
effected the sale of their bonds and
let the contract for construction OF the
water pipe line to connect with the
Cedaredge line laid some years ago
The contract went to Butterfield and
Moynihan of Montrose, who under
take to complete the job in 120 days.
They hope to finish It in less time.
The cost OF the main line, the reser-
yoir and the laterals is to be close to
$4,000. The bonds are sold at par
bearing 6 per cent. and run fifteen
years. This was a more favorable dis
posal than formerly was hoped for and
indicates that the securities are gilt
edge. as in fact they are.
Mayor Z. ]. Matthews and the coun-
Gil have been working for several
months for an enlargement of the bor-
ders of the original town and have
nearly doubled the corporate area.
which now is 1900 acres or five square
miles. The new territory Is mainly
on the north. reaching as far as
Eckert. where leading men backed the
waterworks proposition with success.
So Orchard City now holds sway from
the near vicinity Of Austin's long hill
westward beyond Cory. taking in a
considerable breadth Of territory. then
northward to Eckert. the town beir.'
L-shaped The territory is all contigu-
Gus. as the statute requires 1t 10 be.
but at some points the bridge is not
Jo 9sop sYll s4ool dvm sqL spIM
some OF the ancient serrymanders of
congressional districts.
One OF the matters long in contro-
versy between the parties was the con
tract with Cedaredge for connection
with ts pipe line and for the water
that Will be conveyed by the new sys-
TEN. The agreement reached at the
last moment gives Cedaredge $500 an
nually. a compromise considered reas-
enable to both sides.
The main line will be eight and
one-quarter miles from the Cedar.
edge connection to an open reser-
voir to be constructed on the summit
OF the mound lying close behind Fair
view schoolhouse. From the reservoir
over seven miles OF lateral lines will
cover the south end OF the territory to
be supplied, while the Eckert users
will tap the main line.
A line will be run to the Austin hill
to supply that town. according to ar
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17
Grim Reaper's Harvest for
The Past Week in Delta

Charles NJ. Page, Il years of age,
died at the home of the family on
Silver street in this city on Thursday,
September 9. after about three weeks
serious illness. His ailments were
those attendant upon old age. He
leaves to mourn his demise a wife.
two sons and two daughters. One son
resides at Hotchkiss and Bruce. the
other son, lives in this city as does
also one daughter Mrs. ]. C. Redmond.
Mrs. ]. d. Cross lives at Grand Val
ley, Pa.
Funeral services were held at 2:30
Friday afternoon, Rev. Bacon rector
of the Episcopal church officiating,
assisted by Rev. Leslie Obert of the
Christian church. Deceased was a
member of the G. A. r. and members
of this lodge were present and took
part in the last tribute. The body
was taken to Hotchkiss for burial
Deceased was born in Morrow coun-
ty. Illinois, June s. 1874. Enlisted in
the civil war at Columbus. Ohio, in
the year 1862, being a member of the
45th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. in
which he served until the close Of the
war.
At the age of p years he was mar
ried to Miss Phoebe Philbrick. He
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17
WAR PROGRAM REMAINS ABOUT
THE SAME THIS WEEK

There is little new or startling in
the war news or war situation
German advance has grown slower
and the resistance of the Russian
army more stubborn.
Turkish resistance has also greatly
weakened.
The situation between the United
States and Germany, or more partic-
ularly Austria seems more critical.
In Mexico there is little change
but an increase of turbulence along
the borders.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17
Surgical Opera
ti0nS at Hospital

A number of successful operations
were made at Delta hospital last
Tuesday and in each instance the sub
ject passed through the experience in
good order and is now progressing
nicely.
Among the number may be mention
ed Mrs. Bud McMurray of Eek
ert. Mrs. George Meyer of Delta. Mrs.
John Reed OF the Gunnison valley and
Mrs. Lii of Peach valley.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17
District Court
Term Opens

The regular September term of
district court was scheduled to open
next Monday but Judge Black OF this
district. finding himself with few
days spare time on hand. decided to
set the wheels in motion at once and
he thereupon notified District Court
Clerk Schlapp to give word to all
attaches OF the court and lawyers that
the term would begin Thursday morn.
ing. yesterday.
There are no criminal cases appear.
ing on the docket for this term but
n number of important civil hearings
will doubtless attract much general
attention and interest. The docket
for the term is as follows:
J. Walter Duncan, ct al VS.. The
Sam Farmer Escalante Irrigation
company. ct al. money demand.
Ira Allenthorpp VS.. +. w. Karn and
Amelia Karn. injunction.
Geo. r. Dotson vs.. Robert c. Dix,
money demand
J. C. Young VS.. Pearl c. Hixon. ct
al. injunction.
The Gibson Lumber & Mercantile
company VS.. T. A. Swan ct al, money
demand
E s. Corbin VS.. Watson Zeigler.
Charles T. Urants and Dan b. South
ard, money demand.
Louis u. Mechlke ct al. VS.. The
Mountain Domestic Water Co, fore
closure.
The Hecomi Ranch Co ct nj, VS.. r..
l.. Ford ct al. money demand.
James January ct al, VS.. Josephine
NJ. F. Cowan ct al, equity.
In the matter OF the estate OF d..
Il. Grim: Erwin T. Grim appellant VS..
Orfey j. Krissner, appellee. Appeal
from county court.
J. N. Jeffers VS. G. Is. Flarer,
money demand.
In the matter of the estate of Ur-
san II. Graham; Geo. II. Duke, Ad.
ministrator.
Mary NJ. Duncan VS.. orfey J. Kiss
ner, equity.
II. NJ Gets ct al, VS.. James b.
McHugh, money demand
The First National Bank vs.. l.. Il.
Angel, ct al. foreclosure.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17

The death of Mrs. Maude Mildred
John Dott, occurred at the home of
the family on California mesa at s
o'clock Saturday evening, September
IL, following childbirth. Deceased
leaves a husband and four small chill
dren. Funeral services were held at
the home on Monday and intermeDt
was in the cemetery at Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17

Mrs. Malinda Lindebacl, 81 years Of
in the Peach valley district OF apo
pleXy on Saturday. September II.
She leaves to mourn her sudden de-
mise a husband and daughter Fun
eraI services were held in parlors OF
a local undertaken at 1:30 Monday af-
tenoon and interment was in Ash
mesa cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17

Tom Hazlett is sporting a game leg
and toying with a walking stick, all
on account of a miN-up with buggy
horse he was driving and which want
ed to be boss. Tom received sprain-
ed leg but otherwise made good. pre-
venting any damage being done the
buggy and keeping the horse from
running away.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17
PRICE FIVE CENTS

resident of this valley ever since.
He was a member of the G. A. r. Post
of this city, was good, true neighbor,
a kind and loving friend. A noble man
has gone to his reward and in his
death Delta has lost a good and true
citizen.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17

H. F. Cook. E. L. Skinner, Frank
Mckee and Harry c. Shaffer are over
in the Tabeguache country hunting
sage hens and grouse this week, leay-
ing for the hills last Sunday. They
expected to return home in at least
week or ten days.
The Delta independent., 1915-09-17
Pratt Buy. Flock Of Sheep.

II. w. Pratt bought 1900 lambs to
feeds this fall. The baa -baas were
picked up at Grand Junction.
The Washington times., 1915-09-05
EAST AND WEST TO
MEET FOR BIG TITLE
Williams and Mclaughlin Ex-
pected to Come Through In
Semi-FinaIs Tomorrow.

FOREST HILLS. L. l.. Sept. 5.--The
four best tennis players in the country
r.. Norris Williams. of Philadelphia.
champion; NJ. Johnston. of California !;
Maurice F.. McI.ouEhlin. OF California,
and Theodore Roosevelt Pell. New
York-are all that remain Of the 12s
players who started in the all-comers
tonrna ment here Monday on the west
side courts.
1t will be the East against the West.
in all probability. for the national
tennis championship Tuesday. The pick
Of the Pacific coast won from their
opponents yesterday in the semi finals,
while the choice Of the East triumphed
likewise. All ran true to form.
w. M. Johnston. Of California. beat
Clarence ]. Griffin. OF the Pacific coast.
earning the right to face Champion II.
Norris Williams. second. tomorrow.
Maurice f. Mclaughlin, of California.
won handily from Frank T. Hunter.
and will play Theodore Roosevelt Pell.
Of New York, winner over I. c. Wright.
Williams won easily from William
Rand. third. Mclaughlin simply toyed
with Hunter. who was bewildered by
the rife shot accuracy Of the comets"
Johnston. the other Pacific coast won
der. swept Griffin OFF his feet. He
smashed his returns viciously, and put
the shots exactly where he desired.
The battle between Johnston and Grif-
fin, the Californians. was the most bit
terlv fought OF the entire tournament.
taking five sets to determine the win
ner. Johnston won out In a finish that
had the 5000 odd Long Island and New
York society folk on their feet applaud
ing.
Thomas c. Bunday. who. with Nc
Loughlin. holds the doubles champion
ship. arrived to aid Mclaughlin to de-
fend their title against Griffin and
Johnston on Wednesday.
Yesterdays results:
William Johnston. California, defeate
G. ]. Griffin. California, 90, 6-1. 6-s.
81. 81
r. Norris Williams, Philadelphia, de-
feated william Rand. Harvard. SIS. rs.
81.
Maurice E. McLoughlin. California, de-
feated F. T. Hunter. Cornell, 60. g..
60
Theodore Roosevelt Pell. New York,
defeated Irving c. Wright. Boston. 6-3.
6-l. 6-1.
Tomorrow's pairings: w. NJ. Johnston.
VS.. r. Norris Williams: T. r. Pell vs..
Maurice f. Mclaughlin.
The Washington times., 1915-09-05
RED S0X MOVE ON
WHEN RIVALS LOSE

Carrigans clan. In sweeping the series
with the Athletics. improved their stand
yesterday, while the lowly Browns
proved their ability to smash up any
kind of a winning streak by breaking
even with the Tigers. Leonard got the
best OF Bush In a pitching duel with
Mack's MRkeshifts yesterday by to 2.
Out in St. Louis the Browns ham,
mered the Tigers into submission with
a 7-to-2 win in the first game. and lost
hy 2 to 1 In the second battle. This was
enough glee for the Red Sox. save ths
fact that Collamore. pitching rings
around the White sox. set them down
With blanks while the Indians scored
Bnt the White sox will have a chanc.
INK a double bill today. Ban Johnson.
for the first time In the history Of the
American League, sustained a protest
made by the Sox in Fridays game
when a batter took his base on the
third third with fiIst occupied when tho
The Fighting Phils. provided with
some nth.inning support by Grover
Alexander. landed a 3-to-2 game from
for the nine innings. but when things
threatened In the tenth. after the Pills
had scored. Alexander went into the box
and held the Giants:
Pete Compton lost Millers fly in the
sun when the Braves played the Dodg-
ers. and young Arthur Nehf. who
.twirled for the Braves lost the chance
for a no-run no-hit. -man-rea ch first
contest. otherwise known as a perfectly
pitched game. Nehf. who halls from
Terre Haute. Ind, has been with the
Braves about month. and burst into
the iimelight with a great show yester-
day. when he won by to O. Twenty
seven men faced the youngster. After
Miller had hit he was doubled at sec
ond. The Braves went into second
place.
The Cuts managed to squeeze out an
even break with the Pirates. Jim
Vaughn, who took his meals In this
city for a while. won for the Cubs by
S to In the first game, while Babe
Adams. pitching for the Pirates In the
second session, won by to 1.
The Cards were ncsed out in the ninth
by the Reds. Dale Qutpitched Ames
and both teams hit freely. Butler
shortstopping for the Cards, had a fine
day at the bat, smashing out four sin,
gles In as many trips to the platter.
The Washington times., 1915-09-05

Brown in the very first inning. scor-
ing two runs before being retired
With two gone Milan scratched a
single to Bauman and stole second
shanks walked and both runners
tailed when tiandil cracked a two
SPOT to left. Gandil was killed trying
to make three on his wallop.
After two had perished In the NTH
Milan again scratched a bingle, this
time a swinging bunt in front OF the
plate. Again he swiped second and
he raced around and over when Hank
Shanks singled 10 center.
The Yankees Tailed in the very
first inning when Bauman singled Off
Roehling with two down and scored
on Pipp's double. The visitors drifted
along after that until the ninth. when
they managed to equal the tally on
three bingles.
Boone opened with a walk. Nuna-
maker slapped one past Mcbride. the
dandy captain making a fine stop.
Maisel Allied the bases with a slam
to Shanks. Out came Boehling and in
went Galiia. Cree famed. but Ray
Caldwell. hitting for Peck, singled to
center, scoring Boone. Bauman
forced Maisel at third with a bound
to Shanks. scoring Nunamaker with
the tying run. Pipp drew pass
and then Gallia threw out Miller. end
ing the Yankees rally.
The Washington times., 1915-09-05
.SAWyERANDDUMONT
SHOULD REPORT TO
GRIFFMEN THIS WEEK
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

Carl Sawyer the second baseman from Des Mons the West
League and Bill the pitcher from Fargo in the Union
Association Clark Griffith before
the Washington club home from its short trip Philadelphia
and New York that tonight Sawyer will probably be placed
second base he but there doubt about
Dumonts getting into until the Gfmen home
If they show before leave New York. shall likely
place Sawyer second bas Manager Clark Griffith today II
have the best him and him
in action He said to be ing good infeder and
him big If he New York
him into the lineup giving Foster Then again
Foster back third and let Shanks take rest haven't de-
cided what shall do, but know Sawyer will be
chance of showing his class in the big show.
T have declared myself about these and stick
to my word AS fast gather them in. shall them did
that yesterday with Sammy Mayer and that's what intend doing with
every player before the comes end want
see them under fire and the best look them
games not how will report, but they'll all get
chance"
The Washington times., 1915-09-05
Three Glasses To. PLAY
In Columbia Tourney

Play in the fourth annual invitation
tennis tournament on the courts Of the
Columbia Country Club will continue
all day tomorrow In mems singles and
doubles. and in women's singles. The
first DAYS play in the mems event
brought out no surprises, and the tai
ent for the most part ran true to form.
The feature match between Harold
Doyle and Conrad Doyle failed to ma
terialize. the older brother defaultins
to the many times winner OF the Dis
trict title.
Drawings have been made in mems
doubles as follows:
First round-Bingham and Morrow vs..
A. Y. Leech and partner. McNulty and
Smith VS.. Hixon and Champion. Slator
and partner VS.. Lyons and Lyons. l. /.
Doyle and Barber vs. Kellerman and
partner. Robinson and Ballinger VS..
Williams and Holmead, Paxton and
Brown VS.. Kraft and Sinclair. Moorhead
and Lincoln VS.. Heaton and Gilbert.
Mayfield and Richards VS.. Lewis and
Dorst. Byes-Garrison and Beadle VS..
Cash and Howard. Gore and Treanor
vs.. Sheppard and Skinner. c. B. Doyle
and Seiden VS.. Morgan and Moore. Arm
The Washington times., 1915-09-05

Hardell Is entering Michigan this fall
"Tacks" Mccarthy has gone via the
graduation route, as has Theodore
Rooney Bullet" Steed Is through,
having received his diploma last Feb
ruary. while R. Sabine will be among
the missing.
Jackey Roberts. Ochsenreiter. Beck.
Chase. DAILY, Franklin, Henning, Myers,
R. Parker. Snyder. Taylor. Williams,
and Young remain.
While the opening of school is ten
days after the Tech players get their
Initial workouts. 1t is expected that the
other schools will wait until the session
fairly starts before putting in licks.
Central, Business, Eastern. and West
ern are expected to get into line shortly
after the frst few days Of school. al
though there has been talk of starting
a bit early and following the lead sci
by the Manual Trainers.
The same coaches as had charge OF
the teams last year will again be on
hand this season. Central will be cap.
tanned by Buck" Ochstadt, a halfback
Western will be piloted by John Mack,
all an end. The Eastern eleven will be
captained by Leo Lanahan. a tackle
while Bill Culligan, the best quarter.
back OF the series last year. will De the
leader Of the Business eleven.
The Washington times., 1915-09-05
ve Two Youngsters This Week. Goes Back Penn State
Labor Day Card.

Golf-Chevy Chase Club, 1S
holes, medal play, SO holes,
composite, and SO holes
against par, all day.
Columbia Country Club-Eight-
cen holes, handicap. against
par, all day.
Kirkside Golf Club - Eighteen
holes, handicap, medal play,
all day.
Bannockburn Golf Club-Eight-
cen holes, handicap, medal
play, all day.
Washington Country Club
Miniature tourney, sweep
stakes, handicap and women's
approaching and putting con-
test.
Tennis-Play in Columbia C. G.
invitation tourney, mems sin
giles and doubles, and women's
singles, all day.
Baseball-Holy Name vs.. st.
Andrews, of Baltimore, cham
pionship, American League
Park, 10-a. m.
Racing-Rockville. Nd. trotting
and running, IL noon; Ben
ming, Nd, automobile events,
2 p. m.
The Washington times., 1915-09-05
Tech Football Will
Get Started Friday
By BRYAN MORSE.

Technical High School has sounded
the first call for football candidates
and will assemble the youngsters at the
school Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock to
meet Coach Wayne Hart. The Tech
athletes will be headed by Capt. Gene
Ochsenreiter. one of the best football
players ever developed In the high
schools.
Tech has made no announcement as
to 3ust where the lads will practice this
fall. 1t is thought that the operations
will be confined to the Patterson tract,
out at Fifth street and Florida ave-
nue. northeast.
Rumor has 1t that Tech is likely to
lose the services of Harold Supplee,
the giant tackle and All-High selection
for the past two years. Supplee is
slated for Carolina A. and NJ. 1t is un-
derstood. having promised to give Jack
Hegarty the choice If he goes to col
iege this fall
or last years championship eleven.
Tech loses but few warriors. Percy
Gibeon. a versatile player. and captain
last season. has graduated. Elmer
The Washington times., 1915-09-05
Thomas Decides To
Re-enter Penn State
Star End in Harvard Contest Will Not Come to
Georgetown, as Reported-Finds He Is Ineligible
at Hilltop and So Goes Back to Alma Mater.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ J., Sept 5-wlam c. "wvhitey" Thomas
last years star end at Penn State will enter Georgetown Uni
very this had reported He will
where he will complete his college
II thought that could football at Georgetown said Thomas
today That's why willing quit Penn State But have dis
covered that has before
eligible play football and determined go
there shall for the eleven State this
made his reputation his
with Harvard In that ending tie
the the yvanan His defensive
the the Harvard stadium the He
pected shine for ag ain this fall
The Washington times., 1915-09-05

Totals. 81 s p l3 u Totals. 3S 1895 10 2
ran for Henry In ninth.
TBatted for Acosta In ninth.
!Batted for Peckinpaugh In ninth
some out when winning run was scored
nationals ........................2 200 0l0 OOl-1
new YORK ................-.......l 100 900 002-3
Runs-C. Milan (2). Shanks. Moeller Bau-
man. Boone. and Nunamaker. Stolen bases
Milan C0. Henry and Bauman. Left on
oases-Nstionals. 8: New York. II. First
base on balls-On Boehling. l: of Brown 1;
OF Gallia. /. Innings pitehed-By Boehlinx
none out in ninth; by Gallia. !: by
Brown. s; by MoEsridse.. l. Hits made-oft
Morgridge, l. Times at bat-Against Boeh-
ling. 81 against Gallia, I: against Brown.
%: against Morgridse, 2. Struck out-I}y
Boehlng. S; by Gallia. l. by Brown. 5.
Two base hits-Peckinpaugh. Pipp. Gandil.
Shanks: Sacrifice hit-Mc Bride. Double
plays-Shanks TO Gandil: Foster to Ganiil
Boehling (Miller). Umpires-Messrs. O. LouEh-
lin and Hildebrand. Time Of game hours
The Washington times., 1915-09-05

strong and partner VS.. Gardner and
Myers.
- The womens singles will be played as
follows:
First round-Miss E. Smith VS.. Miss
X. DuBose. Mrs. l.. Stambaugh VS.. Miss
E. Stowell. Mrs. w. A. Bethel vs.. Miss
A. DuFour. Mrs. E. w. Healy VS.. Miss
f. Corsan. Miss F. Smith VS.. Miss A. E.
Doyle. Miss J. Payne vs.. Miss H.
Priest. Miss E. Baker We. Mrs Charles
Halbert. Miss E. Lansburgh VS.. Mrs.
Eichelberger.
Play in the mems singles will start at
10 o'clock in the second and third
rounds. The courts will be occupied
until 1t is too dark to play.
The Washington times., 1915-09-05
Oarsmen Leave Today
For Labor Day Races

Claude r. Zappone, William McKin-
ney, and John Nolan, of the Potomac
Boat Club and Clarence Hecox, of the
Analostan Boat Club. today headed a
bunch of thirty-fve oarsmen and some
fifty followers for the middle States
regatta. to be held tomorrow on the
Schuylkill.
The Potomacs have entered a Junior
crew. a quadruple crew, and a double.
while the Analostans will enter the Sc
nior eight race. The oarsmen left the
city at o'clock on a special car.