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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17
A Little Worse.

What's more distressing than to
drop hot coal from bum cigar on
last years breeches and have the hole
show plainly against the hite back
ground.-Thomasyille Times Enter
prise.
No cigar and no breeches is some
thing more distressing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17
This Way Next Week.

The preachers of the Methodist
churches throughout North Georgia
are in annual conference this week at
Rome, where they will receive their
appointments and disappointments.
But that's what it takes to makeup
life anyway.-Milton County News.
The road for the South Georgia
preachers leads to Cordele next week
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17
They'll Find Something.

Just as everybody was wondering
what could develop to hold interest
while Atlanta was busy on some new
eG.-Waycross Journal-Herald.
Atlanta has a city scrap" on al
ways.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

Several students are getting all
"riled" up about fraternities at Mercer
university, Macon. Pears as if there
are lots of people in this world who
want to attend to other folks business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

A little sermon from Frank L. Stan
ton, Just from Georgia" is Solomon
may have been a wise man, but if he
had to wait for all his wives to put
their hats in he sure was late in get
tim to the movie picture show
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

That real unkind remark for M,
Aver, of Bib, when he said that "if
in hell. Now know water seeks it's
level.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

There are several newspapers in
the state who are getting the "lie"
banded them backwards and forwards
about stories concerning the legisla-
ture. 1t is hard to think that ANYBODY
could lie about that body.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

Have you bought your ticket to the
Georgia Products Dinner If not, why
not, and when, all of which, you
should do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

The Griffin News and Sun is happy
over the fact that the legislature will
likely adjourn Saturday. And we
kinder think Editor Duke may be
sorry they ever mel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

railways one line running to Servian
Nish, where it connects with the Paris
Vienna Constantinople line, while an
other line connects it with Monastir.
1t is by far the most important STRAIT
egic point in all of the new war theatre
for the prosecution of the Allies cam
paign."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

The Telfair Enterprise is playing
lCst this week to many Georgia edi-
tors who are passing their compli-
ments on their special edition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

The Jerger skirt is the latest and
according to Editor Volney Williams,
Of the Waycross Journal-Herald, it is
oil for the benefit of Editor Jerger OF
the Townsville Times Enterprise
Please rush Us cut of this special gar
ment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

Awful yes, horrible; for listen at
that ]. d. S. on the Macon Telegraph
Now you can put 'em back on again f"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

Wonder how Governor Harris will
sign that bill? The ink will certainly
be wet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

If the legislature don't adjourn be-
fore Christmas, let's call off Christ
mas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

It's apt to be when Greek meets
Greek if they don't get rid of that
fellow Venizelos.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

Can't beat the Atlanta Harvest Fes-
tiyal. Too many pickpockets, and We
can't give bond.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17
Americas, Ga, November II, 1915
And have you shopped early?

It's fair weather, and they're almost
over.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

There are l 800 chickens in the show
at Columbus, and Johnnie IL be there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

Tieing up with dead ones is no new
thing for Atlanta girls.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17
DR.. M. H. WHEELER,
AMERICUS CAMP, 202, WnODBEf
OF THE WORLD.

Meets every Wednesday night In the
&heatley Bldg, Windsor Ave. All Wis
ting Sovereigns invited to meet With
10. J. NJ. TOBIN. c. G.
NAT LeMASTER, Clerk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. Ia,
p. O. s. OF A.

r U. De UF A.
Meets on Thursday nights, Wheat
ey Building, at 1880 o'clock. All mem
oers are urged to attend. Visitors
welcomed. Eff. WILDER, Prest.
0. D. REESE, Recording sec'y.
NAT LeMASTER. Financial Sec'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

Published Daily and Sunday except
Saturday afternoon and Weekly by
Times-Recorder Co, Incorporated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-11-17

Entered as second class matter at
postoffice at Americas, Ga, under act
of March 8, 1879.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
Light as a Policeman.

Locks and bolts date back to those
days when every home had to be a
fortress after dark.
Banks burn lights all night because
experience shows it is the best pro-
lection. The police are able to look
in and see that all is we'll. These facts
are equally true of home. Thieves
fear light and hesitate to enter a
home where a light is burning. A
small electric light burning all night
in your home or store will afford you
this protection and there is no danger
from gas. overturned lamps, or
matches. Children and old people
can turn electric lights on and off in
perfect safety. Ask the Western Colo
RADIO Power Co. man about the Mite
Lite" for police protection, for the
sick room or nursery.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
AUSTIN
) . . . . . . . . . . . %

Luella Fuller spent Saturday and
Sunday visiting Delta friends.
w. H. Garvin was a business visitor
at the Fruit Growers Association on
Monday.
Mabel StuEgill of Redlands mesa is
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Grow.
George Leinbach spent few days
last week at the Frost home in Mont
rose.
Mrs. Whitaker was a Crawford
visitor last week.
Roger Walker returned Sunday
from Gunnison where he had been Wis
iting his uncle, DR.. Walker, for few
weeks.
Robert Grow has returned from his
trip to Leadville.
Mr. and Mrs. ] H. Hussey have
returned from Denver where Mrs
Hussey has been receiving medical
treatment for several weeks.
Stella Claybaugh who is teaching at
Montrose is at her home here, the
Montrose schools having been closed
because of scarlet fever.
o. N. Yingst left Wednesday on a
business trip to Telluride.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
ECKERT ITEMS
, ,>>>>>>>.>.~..

Bruce Ferguson spent Friday night
in Delta with Robert Plumb.
Mrs. Stell was a Delta visitor on
Tuesday of this week.
The chicken pie supper which the
Young Peoples class of the Presby-
terian S. S. are going to serve Friday
the 1th. at six O'Clock is expected to
be a great success. Come and have
good hot supper for 25c.
A number of Eckert young people
attended the concert in Cedaredge on
Tuesday night.
Robert Plumb spent the week end
with Bruce Ferguson returning to his
home in Delta Tuesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Beard visited friends
in Delta Thursday and Friday of this
week.
Come to the Eckert high school on
Saturday night to the old fashion
spelling bee and basket supper.
The Presbyterian Aid Society met
Thursday with Mrs. l.. E. Smith.
Mrs. Packard entertained at dinner
on Thursday evening of this week
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Miller
Misses Margaret Norton and Florence
Runoe and Mr.. Fred Miller.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Last Saturday evening at the Meth
odist parsonage in the presence Of
only the brides parents and a few
intimate friends. Rev. e. Burns Mar
tin performed the ceremony which
united in marriage Albert Pickens and
Miss Selena Vigie. They have taken
apartments in the F. d. Curtis house
on Grand avenue. The groom is the
son OF ID. M. Pickens. until recently
OF Paonia and now Of Delta, who as
chief assistant in the Grand Avenue
Bakery of Charles Old has proven
himself an industrious and capable
young man. His bride the daughter
OF Mrs. J. Yergin, of Bone mesa. came
to this valley a short time ago with
her parents from Palisade. where the
friendship began which ripened into
affection. They have the best wishes
of large number OF friends for
smooth sailing over the sea Of life.-
PaOntan
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
Warrant Call.
Delta. Colorado. Jan. Is.

Delta, Colorado, Jan. Is, 1915.
The following registered warrants
will be paid on presentation al this
office. Interest will cease on the
same that are interest bearing 20 days
from the date OF this call
SPECIAL SCHOOL. FUND.
Dist. No. 1. 55 to 22)-22l to 245
inclusive.
Dist. No. 2. All cash registered up
to Jan. 10th. 1915.
Dist. No. 3. 2241, 2242, 2243, 2244,
2245. 2246, 2247, 2249, 1862, 2265,
1906. 226s, 2233.
Dist. No. 8. 54, 5S, 50. 5S-57. SO,
So. 81, SO, 40.
Dist. No. 6. 2S-38, as, AZ, AZ.
Dist No. I. 3S7, 800. 3ss, 395, 3s7,
3s9. 1886. 1892. SS4
Dist. No. Q. All cash registered up
to Jan. Is, 1915.
Dist. No. 10. 127,129.
Dist. No. II. All cash.
Dist. No. ~. 1893. 2O4, 200.
Dist. No. IA. 335. 1872. 800. BAL, 345,
$40. 342, 343, 344. $50.
Dist. No. 1s. 1771. 1910, 1777, 1778,
1765. 1867. 1775. 1776. 1872. 1878, 1774,
1779. 1880, 1882, 1888. 1903. 1868, 1863,
1896, 1898, 1886. 1902, 1887, 1888, 1883.
1890, 1893, 1874.
Dist. No. 10. II. 25. 20, "a. 80. so.
33. "a. 80.
Dist. No. 81. All cash.
Dist. No. 20. 967 to 972-959 to 1000
inclusive.
Ordinary County Fund. 5000 to 97O1
inclusive.
Road Fund. 1000 to 4613 inclusive.
Bridge and Building Fund. All
cash.
Poor and Contingent Funds both
cash.
North Delta Irr. Dist. No. GIG. GIL,
636. 64s, 663. 664, 605. 643, 514. 681,
666, 651. 6s5, s96. 997. 694, 7O2, 70s,
500. 700, 7O1. 6sS, 649, 712, 7O9.
EARL WILSON,
County Treasurer.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

the fee." For other legal services in
behalf of these Indians Owen was
paid s20S,73S as his share. with other
attorneys in a jackpot of about
$750,000. So far as know his other
demands for fees amounting to sew
eral millions are still pending or may
have been paid SO far as the public
knows.
Write this so that the public will
be on its guard to the end that any
attorney taking case on a contin-
gent fee or any court that will allow
a case of this kind to be tried and all
concerned shall be deemed guilty of
felony and proceeded against accord
ingly. OF course this can not be done
until law is passed to that effect
We all know that it is impossible for
any man possessed of much wealth to
make a will that is not contested and
broken or the defendants put to great
expense at least. We know that in
every mans family there is a black
sheep, a reckless, profligate. trifling
member brother or sister who de-
serves nothing from his parents or
others and gets nothing.
So, having nothing to lose and ev-
erything to gain. they plot with the
most able, ingenious and unscrupu-
lous criminal attorney to take their
case, break the will on a contingent
fee SO that if they win the case the
attorney gets half or more-all that
the court allows. Cases of this kind
are pending In courts all the time.
wherein interested witnesses declare
under oath that the dead man was 'of
unsound mind, crazy or mad" that
while he had the energy and intelli-
gence to accumulate fortune he at
last had not sense enough to tell or
command what should be done with
it. / look upon all such persons as
ghouls. body snatchers, grave robbers
and they should be treated as such
Maybe there is a case of this kind on
the docket in your county now and
the attorneys in the case make pussy
foot visits to the capital or higher
courts. Stop, look. listen and spot
them as criminals whose proper place
is behind the bars.-J. S. Hoy in Field
and Farm.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
!. N. Traver Estate Sale.

February 5th. 1876 $50 tons of
hay; ~ horses; stallion: 81 cattle
and all kinds OF personal property.
Satisfactory offers will be consider
ed for any part of property before
sale day. Also propositions for rent
of place or any part thereof Address,
w. c. ABEL,
Administrator
Care Catlin and Blake. Montrose, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
Notice Of stockhoIdsts' Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Grand Mesa Resort COM
pany will be held at the office OF the
secretary in Delta. Colorado, on We'd
nesday, January 81, 1915, at o'clock
p. m. for the purpose OF electing n
board OF directors for the said COM
pany. receiving reports of officers and
transacting such other business as
may properly come before said meet
Ing.
Dated at Delta. Colorado. December
23. 1914.
e. J. MATHEWS, President.
II. J. BAIRD, Secretary.
First. pub. Dec. 25, last pub Jan. %.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
The Way of pu..yfoot Lawyers.

One of the blackest pages in the
history of the United States disgrac-
ing the records of the past few years
is the story of the dealings Of the
courts, lawyers and legislators with
our Indians. Space limits me to only
against a helpless people have been
perpetuated "by the due process of
law that has violated every principle
of humanity and decency. The laws
provide for "a reasonable attorney
fee" that may take from a tribe or
from an individual all they or he pos
sesses with no legal provision to re-
cover Another weapon of robbery
and destruction allowed to lawyers is
even worse than "a reasonable attor-
ney fee" and this is "a contingent
fee." l submit the following extract
from congressional investigation
held four or five years ago:
E. P. Hill. an attorney for the Cher
okees, testified before a congressional
committee investigating the Gore
bribery charges, that Senator Owen,
lawyer. is the principal in suit in
which are involved contracts with the
Indians calling for fifty per cent
contingent fee. Senator Owen, how
ever, SO testified Attorney Hill, enter.
ed into the contract with the Indians
some years before he became senator
and that he is now trying to secure
the fifty per cent. but has left the
matter in the hands Of the United
States court of claims to determine
how much he should be paid. The
value of the property as fixed by the
department of justice is rated at from
twelve to fourteen million dollars
Senator Owen bases his claim on legal
services rendered in Washington and
Oklahoma prior to his election to the
senate.
Representative Campbell of Kansas
asked witness before the investi
eating committee, Now, suppose
Senator Owen should be allowed by
tracts call for how much would he
get?" "He would get fifty per cent
of twelve to fourteen million dollars
according to the value of the prop
erty." "Is he secured in any way?'
well. the omnibus Indian bill passed
in 1908 provides that the owens Fee
shall be lien on the property of the
Indians" What would be the effect
on the Indians II the lien provided
in the contracts we're paid?" Answer
lit would take all the property the
Indians have. They would be penni
less and homeless IL they had to pay
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
Six Per Cent Loans

Obtainable on Farm, Ranch and
City Property. to improve. purchase or
remove incumbrance. Liberal Op-
tions; years before making pay.
ment on principal, etc. For the prop.
osition address: Assets Dept. B o.
at 1410 Busch Bldg. Dallas. Texas,
or 422-23 First National Bank Bldg,
Denver. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

First Hobo-Strange how few Of
our youthful dreams come true.
Second Tramp-Oh, don't know.
remember how once yearned to wear
long trousers. Now. I guess 1 wear
them longer than almost anybody in
the country.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
For Sale or Trade.

10 acres inside the corporate limits
OF Cedaredge. Seven acres in fruits.
Near school house and church. Fine
location for a home. VIII trade for
alfalfa or wild land. p. o. Box 1I3,
Cedaredge. Colo. Coop. phone 17-F
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

J. S. Hoffman, OF Montrose. was last
week appointed to the superintend-
ency of The Western Colorado Power
company for the Ouray district. c.
L. Fowler, OF this company, has be-
come division superintendent of the
territory covering Montrose, Ouray,
Ridgway and Delta.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Pete Coopah-How d. you and your
wife celebrate your wooden weddin'
yestidy? Jim Johnson-Oh. she hit
me on de head wifi rollin' pin be-
cause / wouldn't split some kin'lin'
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to earnestly thank our
heighbors and friends for their many
acts OF kindness and attention during
the illness and death OF our beloved
WIG ana mother. Mrs. J. NJ. Rogers.
j. M. ROGERS AND FAMILY.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

"Biue Monday" will aold no terrors
for you II You will try the Delta Steam
Laundry's rough-dry system. The cost
is within the reach OF the humblest
household. 33tf
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Mrs. r. D. Macklin and Mrs. Leahy
have returned to Orchard City from
visiting friends east.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Miss Nettie Rowan is reported seri-
ously ill with pneumonia at the home
of Frank Hinman, Austin
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
HULANlskrs LITERARY METEoR
S.sM11@gzzzzS

10 Hitting the Bulssys all the United
States Half Million Readers. It's = Hum.
tinssr. Full Of zins. Sunshine and most every
thing except prunes. 10 cts. At al News S.,ndf
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas, of Lazear,
arrived home the first of last week
from visiting relatives and friends at
Pittsburg, Kansas.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Cedaredge people are petitioning the
county commissioners to retain Fred
ID. Markle as road overseer for that
district. Mr.. Markle has proven him
self the right man for the job.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

A son was born recently to Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Wood. formerly of Orchard
City. but who now reside in Grand
Junction.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Goddard, OF
Lazear. who were visiting in Eastern
Colorado, returned home last week.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

The schools at Montrose were clos
ed last week on account OF scarlet
fever. for period of ten days to two
weeks. In ca3e the disease became
more prevalent the picture shows,
churches and Sunday schools would
also be closed.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

On Thursday of last week Mrs. R.
B. Amsbury, mother of Mrs. Judge
Black, of Montrose, died in Guthrie.
Oklahoma
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Good sleighing is reported in all the
upper sections Of the county, over
most of which from six to ten inches
of snow fell.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

f. J. Maxwell was down from Cedar
edge Monday and while here placed
his application for appointment as
Water Commissioner with the board
of County Commissioners.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Miss Earl Killgore, who has been
attending school at Delta. has been
brought home with scarlet fever
West Slope
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

FOR TRADE-Three alfalfa, potato
and grain farms to trade for Delta, or
Cedaredge town property, 20 to 200
acre tracts. Z. S.Corbin. Delta.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Will Pope and family have moved
from lower Surface creek to ranch
near Delta.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15
i72.9s3.4s
S4f6.526.24

o'a' ''''-'..-.......................$4t5.526.24
state OF Colorado. County OF Delta, SIS.
L. W. II. Chiles, Cashier of the
above-named bank. do solemnly swear
that the above statement ia true to
the best of my knowledge and belief
w. II. CHILEs. Cashier.
Correct-Attest: II. ]. Coerver. w.
T.. obert, !. c. Hall, Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 7th day OF January. 1915.
LESTER II. SHOCK. Notary Public.
MY commission expires Sept 10th.
1917.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

FOR TRADE-Three alfalfa, potato
and grain farms to trade for Delta. or
Cedaredge town property. 20 to 200
acre tracts. E. S.Corbin, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Will rent farm for cash. Good
house and out buildings. Part in or
chard, balance in cultivation. Coop.
phone 35-B.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

. BUSINESS LOCALS .
>>>>> >~%< 800 .
Advertisers in these columns are
worthy of your patronage.
Cedar posts for sale. See L. A.
Cook.
Juanita coal. Orders promptly fill
ed. Phone Guy Blair.
First. second and third cutting Of
alfalfa for sale. Mckee.
Wanted Plain Sewing. Misses
Chilcott. 319 Columbia street.
Protect your nome against fire BY
insuring with Stepuan q Upert.
Work by the week for wages. or for
room and board. Coop phone INV,
Cedaredge.
FOR RENT-Three unfurnished
rooms. Enquire at 638 Meeker st.
FOR SALE-First and seond cut.
ting hay; baled or loose.-H. E. Tyler
For Sale-Barred Plymouth Rock
Cockrels and Pullets. w. L. johnson,
Delta. II
FOR SALE-Child's folding go-cart.
good as new. Mrs. Minney. Garnet
mesa.
Wanted-Second-han lumber. w.
H. Overbay. Delta Colorado. Phone
IS. R. 3.
What is wet wash? Our driver is
anxious to tell you.-Delta Steam
Laundry.
FOR RENT-Rooms. furnished or
unfurnished. Lulu l. Doughty. 249
Grand avenue.
Lost+A moss agate pin, valued as
a keep sake. Lost between Dodge and
Columbia, or along Dodge. Finder
please return to this office.
FOR SALE.-Four fine fresh milk
COWS. Call on Walter Raynor. near
depot, Delta, Colorado.
Why not? We will do your family
washing cheaper than you can do u
at home.-Delta Steam Laundry.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Now is the time to have your coal
bins filled. Leave your orders with
Guy Blair, II you want the best.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

A large number of cattle were taken
to Cedar mesa recently, to be fed at
the Goble place.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

lOiA AL -------.---.-----.------.--..-$oO ,z6S.I4
State Of Colorado. County Of Delta. IS.
We. Porter Plumb. vice-president. and
Austin K. Miller. cashier OF the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the
best of our knowledge and belief.
PORTER PLUMB. vice-Pres.
AUSTIN f. MILLER, Cashier.
Attest: Porter Plumb. Austin f..
Miller. II. w. Bull. directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of January. 1915.
My commission expires September
4. 1918.
tSeaD John C. Watts. Notary
Public.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

FOR SALE-My home on Second
street. between Silver and Kellogg
streets. Inquire Of c. E. Paul. Rudolph
Paulus.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Have the Delta Steam Laundry do
your work. During the hot and busy
season especially. you will find It a
relief and a satisfaction.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

wANTED-Beardles barley. Also
Early Ohiot potatoes. w. H. Over
bay. Delta, Colorado. Phone 75R3.
The Delta independent., 1915-01-15

Raymond Martin, of Tongue Creek,
was reported suffering from appen-
dicitis, last week.