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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1916-04-07

better and is tasteless when the
squirrel first takes it into the
mouth. It is soluble in the saliva
and is absorbed into the blood, i
affecting the nervous system.
The small amount absorbed from
q few grains carried in the cheek
pouches is sufficient 70 kill q /
squirrel. The soda has the effect
of retarding the dissolving Of the
poison SO the victim will eat more
of the grain than If it dissolved
more quickly and was tasted
sooner.
The starch paste is the vehicle
to carry the iinsoluble poisicn,
and syrupsis added to make the
lbait more paiatable, to strengthen
the paste, and to give an attract
live odor. Glycerine keeps the.
paste from drying out and rub
hing off.
! Saccharine is five hundred
times sweeter than sugar, and is
fused to cover the bitter taste of
4 the dissolving poision and has
the virtue of not fermenting and
souring the grain.
Samples Of the grain that was
prepared in the demonstration
were given to farmers present,
and they were advised to watch
} the effect it would have when
} tried out. Squirrels will eat
from three to ten minutes before
, they are seized with the first
! convulsion. Phey can be caught
: then and later developments can
be watched. Following the first
+ convulsion, they are normal for
a few minutes and are then likely
. to run into their holes and die
g there. Some survive a second
: CONFUSION, but none survive the
a third. tits probable that mors
Y than eighty per cent will die ir
= their holes.
+ If used as directed, and no
= thrown down in little heaps, tn,
q poisoned grain is not at all likely
: to be dangerous to stock. bu
: chickens may gather enough t,
& kill them. The prepared grain
will keep indefinitely in a DIR.
place, and will stand "a to a
hours of rain before becoming
S ineffective.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1916-04-07
A Government Formula for
Poisoning Squirrels

The Chronicle has been handed
the following formula for home
mixing of poisoned grain to be
used in exterminating the ground
squirrel. The poison has been
used extensively by the govern
ment biological survey depart
ment and was recently demon
strated at Moscow by C. M. Yer
rington, specialist on the de-
struction of animal pests.
The formula recommended
follows:
/. Mix thoroughly one ounce
of strychnine alkaloid-not sui
phate (powdered) and one ounce
of common baking soda, Gone
heaping tablespoonful.
2. Sift this into one pint of
thin starch paste and stir to a
creamy mass. The starch paste
is made by dissolving two table
spoonfuls of gloss starch in a
Little cold water, which is then
added to one pint of boiling wa
ter. Boil and stir constantly I'M
til a thin clear paste is formed.
3. Add ! pint (l2 tablespoon
fuls) of any kind of syrup and
stir thoroughly.
4. Add tablespoonful Of glyc-
crime.
5. Add / ounce e teaspoon
fuls) saccharine and stir well.
6. Pour this poisoned solution
over 16 quarts of grain, 80 quarts
of oats, and 8 of wheat, and stir
until each grain is thoroughly
coated with a thin film of starch
paste. If the skin is not broken
the hands may be used in mixing.
Wash them afterwards.
z. One tablespoonful of the
poisoned grain should be placed
at each burrow on a clean hard
surface, allowing the grain to
scatter slightly as it falls.
placed in this way it will not
endanger live stock Do not
put the grain on mounds or in
holes. Prepare IL to "a hours be-
fore using. Each quart of pol
soned grain should treat about
40 holes.
MIR. bennington explained
that strychnine alkaloid, not the
more common strychnine sui
phate, is used because it is more
powerful, and is insoluble in
water so that it stands exposure
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1916-04-07

If you need dry red fir or tama-
rack posts see Hans Petersen at
KeuteIville.
For accident and health iusur-
ance, in the United States Fidelity
and Guaranty Co. at reasonable
rates, see Felix Maftzep.
W, B. HusstpAn is erecting an
addition to bis planning mill to
hopse several pieces Of machinery
which he purchased last fall with
the old Wright planning mill.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1916-04-07

Our Bluestem Patent. best by
test and taste.
II you expect milk from your
cows feed wheat bran and watch
results.
VIM. Schremp, who recently sold
his farm north of town to Casper
Wensmann, shipped a carload of
personal effects to Miles City, Mont.
Tuesday and will locate on home
stead in that part of the world.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1916-04-07
Quarterly Report.

To the Honorable Chairman aud Board of
Trustees of the Village Of Cottonwood. Idaho
County Idaho.
GENTLEMEN:-
Ihsrewilh submit the report of my Office of
the receipts and disbursements for the quarter
ending March slst. 1916. as follows. to witt
RECEIPTS
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1916-04-07

For Sale. Turkey eggs for
Matching. Mrs. Anthia Huff.
Some of the farmers west of
town are blowing on south slope
ground.
An article has been found and
left at this Office. Owner can
secure same by describing prop
erty and paying charges.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1916-04-07

/ hereby certify that the foregoing statements
of receipts and disbursements for the quarter
ending March 3lst 1915 are true and correct
n. c. ALATTHIFsEE,
Village Treasurer
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Dirt Flying on Delta-Nucla
Road; Grade Will Be Easy

made and it will never bother to any
extent the hauling of any kind of load
either way over it.
1t has been suggested that Delta
get up party of several here and go
up there for road building bee" of
week or more. This would be a
splendid move and the trip can be
made to the Columbine in car, so
the expense of parties getting to active
work on the road would not be great
One good week with a large contingent
would make a lot of road at very
small expense, besides it would be a
nice trip to take an outing for that
length of time. Mr.. Vickery says that
he will be glad to cooperate with
move of this kind and have plenty of
work laid out for all who care to en-
gage in this great undertaking of con-
Meeting up two of the most important
valleys in the state.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Popular Surface
Greek CoupleW Wed

At the Presbyterian manse at Eek.
ert Wednesday evening of this week
Rev. j. A. Hunsicker performed the
marriage ceremony uniting the lives
of Mr.. Dale w. Simpson of Eckert.
The bride is one of Surface Creeks
most popular and attractive young
ladies. The groom is a son of C. L.
Simpson. of Eckert, good son of
splendid parents, and as popular as
they make them.
The attendants were Miss Juanita
Ratekin and Carl Newton. The mar
ried couple will make their home at
Leadville.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Civic Body Makes
Beautiful Corner

An illustration of the value of per-
severance is given in large quantities
by the handsome flower beds placed
by the civic improvement committee
of the Delta Woman's club, at the
corner of Fourth and Howard streets.
This corner has heretofore produced
only an unsightly thicket of Rus
sian thistles, greasewood and cookie
been cleared off and artis-
tic flower beds planted and cared for.
There is one bed of foliage. one OF
asters, one of mignonetts and one Of
geraniums. Now, instead of the un-
slightly weed patch, as one drives off
the mesa into town, the eye is greet
ed with the odor and brilliance of
beautiful flowers.
Especially is praise due to Mrs. Gus
Schlapp for her unflagging interest
in this corner, and anyone who has
ever started in with riot of weeds
knows what a vast deal of work it
means.
Our local florist, Mr.. Ridley. donated
number of plants, while Long. Of
Boulder is credited with a large num-
ber, for which the club is grateful.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08

Engineer Geo. Vickery returned to
the camp of the Delta-Nucla road, near
the Columbine rangers station on
Tuesday, having come down the last of
the week for supplies and equipment.
He states that the road is now laid
out for about four miles on the Nucla
end and the Nucla people were to start
active road-building on Tuesday of
this week. They will be camped about
eight miles from Nucla and VIII work
toward the top of the divide and also
toward Nucla.
1t is planned to make the first camp
of the Delta contingent about four
miles beyond the Columbine station.
Three or four teams went out from
here Tuesday morning loaded down
with supplies and equipment.
Mr.. vickery states that the grade
in and out of the basin is a much
easier one than was expected to be
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Anent Pitcher MeGraw.

The Montrose Enterprise charges
this paper with abusing Pitcher Nc
Graw. II criticism of a mans language
when he calls his rival players a lot
OF dirty sons of bitches, is abuse, let
il go at that. We believe the Delta
ball players are a lot of as clean and
as gentlemanly players as can be
found. The language of McCraw was
uncalled for as applied to thom. That
he had a right TO be sore at lot of
dependent does not question. for they
insplted hum from the granistand at
his first appearance in Delta, shame
fully. They regarded it as a part of
baseball to try to get his goat in that
way, while at the same time they whis-
pered favorable comments on his pitch
ing. They were informed that If they
aid this McGraw would -blow-up," but
he didn't; not in that game nor in any
other. The mass of better sports des-
pise dirty roofing and hold those gull
ty of II in undisguised contempt That
matter, however. did not justify Nc
Graw in putting himself on an even
lower plane than the rooters and call
ing Delta players the foulest name
ever hurled at man. when they were
at no time to blame, and when they
had been good.natured- gentlemanly
players at all times. McGraw knows
ana the Enterprise knows. that such
acting would not be permitted in any
big league organization, and that it
won't win him anything in life. Mr..
McGraw is a good ball player and
pitcher of merit. His conduct men.
than to anyone else.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Garnet Heights
Community Club

In April, 1916, a number of the resi-
dents of Garnet mesa got together and
organized club now known by
the dignified name of Garnet Heights
Community club.
This organization has for its objects
the general improvement of the COM
munityc both from a home making and
an educational standpoint, including
better roads and better facilities for
handling their products.
The first meeting was held at the
home of DR.. w. A. Day and the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Henry ]. Baird..-..............P President
Fred w. Trechter,..-.......-......V .Vice-Pres
DR.. w. A. Day...........-.... Secy-Treas
Monday evening the club with a
number of invited guests made merry
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. ],
Baird, and right jolly time they had,
too. A buiness meeting was first held
and various members of the party en-
tered into the discussions which prov
ed highly interesting.
Followisg this the hostess and her
assistants served a spread of wieners,
buns, pickles, doughnuts and coffee
and the way they disappeared was
evidence that they were enjoyed. Old
fashioned games were then indulged
in, all entering heartily in the sport
and at a late hour the guests depart.
ed for their homes with delightful
memories of the occasion. There were
over fifty members and friends pres
ent.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Mrs. Harry E.
StOckham Home

Mrs. Harry E. Stockham and her
three youngsters returned home Friday
evening from a summers visit at her
fathers home near Fort Wayne. In
diana.
Mrs Stockham stated that she had
very pleasant visit, except that the
weather was not so fine as Colorado
weather. She says there are num-
ber of cases of infantile paralysis in
Fort Wayne and that before she was
permitted to leave she was compelled
to register the names, ages and des-
tination of each of the children, and
to obtain a health certificate. She
says that since she had been in the
country on her fathers farm during
all her stay. she had no difficulty in
securing the desired passports.
The Fort Wayne schools will not
open before October /. and no child
under sixteen years of age is permit
ted in any public place-including the
streets, theatres and churches.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Brilliant Social
Affairs for ObertS

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Obert have been
the inspiration for several parties
during the past week.
On Thursday evening a party of ten
enjoyed splendid seven o'clock din
ner with Mrs. Seaton, at which this
popular couple were honor guests.
This was followed by cards until ret;r-
ing hour -
On Friday evening Mrs. Carolyn
Seaton entertained twenty-five ladies
at Progressive 500 in honor of Mrs.
Obert, and at the same time, at the
Masonic club rooms, number of
Masons gathered together in honor OF
Mr.. Obert. Both parties We'd with
each other to see which could hang
out" the longest, but you can trust
bunch of women for that and the
men arrived home before the ladies
had adjourned.
The honor guest was the recipient
of some useful gifts, which she has
carried with her to her new home at
Grand Junction.
We nearly forgot to mention the
refreshments, but they had 'em. and
deliciou ones, too.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
To the Voters.

My duties on the ranch have pre-
vented me from visiting the voters of
the county and l take this method of
saying that l was designated by the
Republican assembly as a candidate
for the office of sheriff. 1 have been
ranching in the vicinity of Cedarsdge
for good many years and need no
introduction to people about here. To
those who do not know me personally.
l will say that feel myself entirely
qualified for the office, otherwise l
would not seek it. II elected shall
certainly perform an the duties Of the
office without fear or favor. My party
record is clear and / want your vote
at the primary.
E. ]. MAXWELL, Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
EIGHT HOUR LAW PASSED;
STRIKE OFF FOR PRESENT

Washington, Sept 4.-Tre threat of
general railroad strike which has
been hanging like pail over the coun-
try for a month, was lifted Saturday
night. Three hourse after the SEN
ate had passed the Adamson eight
hour bill. passed by the house Friday,
the heads of the four great railroad
brotherhoods telegraphed 500 odd mes
sages to their general chairmen in
all parts of the country, cancelling the
strike order issued a week ago to the
effect Monday morning, September 4,
at a. N. The senate passed the
Adamson bill by strict party vote
amid stirring scenes, after Republican
senators had fought desperately to
amend the measure. Some senators
declared congress was being coerced
to enactment of legislation which
would later return to vex them. After
being signed by both houses. the bill
was sent to the White House, where
the president affixed his signature
Sunday morning at 1880.
The bill provides that after January
1, 1917, eight hours shall be regarded
for the basis for reckoning of pay of
men engaged in operation of trains
carrying interstate commerce Except
ing roads less than 100 miles long and
electric lines) and that they shall re-
ceive pro rata pay for work in excess
of eight hours; that rate of compensa-
tion shall not be changed. pending in
vestigation of the effect of the eight
hour day upon railroads by commits
sion to be appointed by the president
Efforts 10 amend the bill in the sen
ate failed. Senator Underwood lead
in the supreme effort to alter the
measure He said to empower the In
terstate Commerce Commission to fix
railroad wages and hours of service in
the future was gross. Two Democrats.
Senators Hardwick, of Georgia, and
Clark, OF Arkansas-yoted against it.
One Republican-La Toilette. of Wis
consin, voted for it. Railroad officials
have announced that the action by
congress would mean an additional
100000 expense Railroad brother
hoods declared it would not exceed
s2o.ooo,OOo.
! EED3u.3t existed that the law would
not be declared unconstitutional. The
measure embraces virtually all Of the
presidents proposals to the employees
and railroad managers. No two code
messages sent by brotherhood officials
announcing the calling off of the strike
we're alike.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
independent Subscriptions

Subscriptions to Independent have
been received since last report as
follows: G. II. Ludwig, NJ. r. Perk-
ins. William II. Mathers, F. A. Moore,
W. G. Cook, R. F. Gregg, F B. Kes-
ling, A. F. Boggs, H. F. Cook, H. X.
Arnold. Delta; Elhart Bros, Cedar
Nix. Austin; w. E. Thompson. Read !;
F. N. Hinman, Austin; Otis Smith,
Eckert; G. A. Connell, Cedaredge; /;
F. r. Rockwell. Paonia; Theodore
Raber, Paonia; II. w. Pratt, Cedar
edge; w. L. Young. Read; William
Henderson, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08

The stockmen of Mesa county have
organized the Stockmen's Protective
association. with c. p. McCary. presi-
dent, and will wage warfare against
the Denver Posts proposed herd law.
There isn't much sensational in the
European war reports this week. Most
dispatches agree that German lines
are still being pressed back. the new
Roumanian forces being credited with
important part in the drive.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
MicnaeI O'Rourke

Michael O'Rourke was born at Lin
erick, Ireand. September 30, 1890, and
came TO America in lS49. He was
married In 1857 to Miss Mary DeVine.
at Montgomery City. Missouri. He
came to Delta county with his family
in 1895. where he has since made his
home. He passed from life I'm Delta
September 3. 1916, being at the time Of
his demise SO years. IL months and
days of age.
He leaves to mourn him devoted
wife and three daughters, Mrs. Sam
Snow, Mrs. Joseph Armour and Mrs.
w. Mackie.
The funeral ceremany viii be held
this morning at 10 o'clock from the
Catholic church OF this city, Rev. FIR.
Bertrand officiating. and interment
will be In Delta cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Deaths During
The Past Week
Mat Bender.

Mat Bender. residing with his family
on Ash mesa near olathe. passed away
at his home on Wednesday of last
week. after a brief Illness OF a few
days.
This family is having a run OF grief,
married daughter having passed on
last winter, and a younger girl meet
ing an untimely death a day or two
afterward. by being dragged by a
horse.
The funeral occurred Friday at the
Catholic church in Delta, and the re
mains were aid to rest in Garnet mesa
cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Federated Clubs
to be at GlenWOOd

The twentysecond annual conven-
tion of the Colorado Federation of
Women's clubs Will be held in Glen.
wood Springs. September 18th. 18th.
14th and 18th.
Members OF the Woman's club of
Delta who are planning to attend this
function, please notify Mrs. Harry f.
Stockham, that they may receive
proper credentials. Besides routine
business there are number OF social
affairs which will be worth attending.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Delta Club Wins Two From
junction Sunday-Monday

Well, they played ball at Grand
Junction again Sunday and Monday
and their recent experiences with the
Kansas City Red Sox and at the Mont
rose tournament seem to have put
them in better shape than ever.
On Sunday Billings was in the box
for the locals and Hall was official
twirler for the Labor Day game, while
Davis pitched both games for the
Junction. When the Delta boys had
the Labor day game salted away, they
let Hall take a rest and Corwin put
the finishing touches to the game, and
very creditably, too, as the box score
would indicate, proving that besides
being an excellent batsman a first
class infielder and a delightful lady's
man, he can also toss the pills over
the plate, and in fact he can fill in
most any place.
Limited space prevents details of
these games, but in word Sundays
score was 6 to in Delta's favor, while
Monday marked a score of IL to 0 in
Delta's pocket.
Junction put up a good game Sun
day, even if they were slightly out
classed by the visitors. There was
good attendance, too, which helps
some. The Mesa people were long
time getting interested in the ball
business. but now they have got in
to the game, it is probable they will
make things interesting in these parts
next season. They have a nice bunch
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
FRED r. FOSTER CANDIDATE
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER

In seeking the nomination for county
clerk, l desire to state that l have
been a resident of the county for thir-
ty-two years and went to school in
my early career, at public schools of
Delta, of which / am a graduate.
My politics have always been Repub-
lican in form and principle, believing
that the interests of the public can
best be served in that party than to
all others. We must have an organ
ization of party in order to achieve our
desires in public affairs.
My business experience covers a
period of twelve years, three years in
forest service. / leave the question
of competency and efficiency to you
to judge as to my qualifications. If
nominated and elected pledge to per
form the duties of the office of county
clerk to the best of my ability. To
guard, at all times, and curtail any
unnecessary expense the same as
would in my own business.
/ am not connected with any bank
ing institution, corporation of any kind
nor any particular click of politicians.
When / entered the race for the NOM
ination, to my knowledge. there were
no aspirants for the place.
Being a resident and land holder
in the Crawford district / solicit your
vote at primary on the ground of di-
viding up the county officers to dis
tricts of the county, rather than sup
porting a number from one particular
section.
Your vote next Tuesday will be ap-
preciated.
FRED r. FOSTER
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
LATE NEWS MATTERS TODATE

The Santa Fe. it is said, will ignore
the eight hour law.
Congress has agreed to side-step
President Wilson's request for a stamp
tax.
The conferees appointed to settle
Mexican questions are now In session
at New London. Connecticut. What
they won't settle for those turbulent
people will be a lot, in our esti-
nation.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08


shown every courtesy during their
stay in Grand Junction.
Following is the score by innings
for both games:
(Sunday) r H E
Delta 20 900 o 0-6 3 4
G. 90 o 5000 % 8 6
MONDAY r H E
Delta % 8 o l 0 3 1 o Ill 1S 1
G. ] 90 o o o 90 o 90 4 g
Summary (SuInday): Earned Runs
Junction l; Delta 2.
Three Base Hits: ]. Eberhard 2;
Miller l.
Left on Bases: Junction 4 Delta 4.
First Base on Errors: junction 3;
Delta A.
Two Base Hits: Billings /; Hughlett
Struck out by Billings, IL; by Davis Z.
Batteries-Davis and Dittman; Bill
ings and Miller
Monday: Earned Runs: Delta 5.
Three Base Hits: Corwin, Elliott,
Wacob.
Left on Bases: Junction 4; Delta 2.
First Base on Errors: Delta 4; juno
ton l.
Two Base Hits: Hail. Hughlett.
Struck out by Hall (5 innings) 8; by
Corwin o by Davis 4.
Batteries: Grand Junction-Davis
and Wacob: Delta-Hall, Corwin and
Miller.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Coney Weidmann.

On Friday last death came TO relieve
the sufferings OF Coney Weidemann,
a German who lived for several
months with his family on Meeker
street Mr.. Weidemann with his wife
and three children started 10 America
about five years ago. and before they
had travelled far two children were
taken by death and were buried at
sea. They came at once TO Delta
county and since that time two more
children have come to bless the home.
a brown eyed girl OF four and babe
of six months. There is also a fine
his mother are left 10 face the battle
of life alone.
When Coney Weidemann came to
America he was strong, athletic
fellow. every move manifesting his
wonderful strength: But illness over
took him and though he has made a
good fight, the end of his struggles
came as stated above.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon from the Paist undertaking par.
lors- a large concourse of friends fol-
lowing the remains to its last resting
place. which betokened in What high
esteem the deceased and his fanny
was held. Interment was in Delta
cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1916-09-08
Charles Ever

At the county farm Thursday even
reward. His age was &c years. He
leaves wife at Gunnison and a broth
er. mother and other relatives in Wis.
consin. The funeral will occur this
afternoon at clock from the Paist
undertaking parlors.