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The Monte Vista journal., 1916-06-03
WORK STILL GOES ON

Following the arbitrary removal of Adjutant
Secxner the board of commissioners of the Soldiers
Home has summarily discharged Mrs. w. H. Hook
without charges of any kind. 1t is reported that
this action on the part of the board was prompted
by the fact that Mrs. Hook had applied for half
fare transportation request to Denver-to which
she was entitled as an inmate of the home-which
was refused at this end and later was granted the
halffare from Denver to Monte Vista on the return
trip, the request being promptly granted at Denver
by AdJutant of the Department Comstock
Just why the Commandant refuses to issue half
fare requests Is not explained, but is alleged to be
the result OF an abuse of the privilege in the past
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-06-03

There are l2'ooO,OOO farmers in the United
States Their farms are mortgaged for about So
O0O,OOO,O0O. They are paying an average interest
rate OF 81S per cent 1886, ,OOOO 900 year for the
use of this tremendous of capital The pend
ing rural credits bill, now sure of passage makes
per cent the maximum interest rate, saving to the
farmers SIS, ,OOO, 900 year
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
PRESBYTERIAN NOTES.
. 80 90 - . . . . =

New officers for the coming year
were recently elected by the Sabbath
school. Mr.. Leroy Dowd superinten-
dent, Mr.. C. C. Agnew, assistant sup
erintendent, Miss Eleanor Kurz, sec.
retary, Mr.. Paul Sweitzer, treasurer,
Miss Kate Killian, pianist.
Miss Edith Agnew's class led in
the punctuality contest, last Sunday.
The Sabbath school will put a memori-
al window in the annex" in addition
to its other contributions to the build
ing.
The Easter program of the Sabbath
school is to be under the supervision
of Miss Nellie Nutter.
Miss Mary Sayre of Hotchkiss was
a weekend guest of Mrs. w. H.
Stewart, and was at church Sunday.
Rev. ]. H. Cramps left for Gunnison
Tuesday morning, where he will at
tend the spring meeting of Presbytery.
Mrs. Arterberry went to Gunnison at
the same time to visit friends and en-
joy the Presbyterial meetings.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
A Weeks Entertainment in
1916 Chautauqua for Delta

Our own attitude will do much toward
making it the success it deserves
The following are the names of those
who have signed the contract to make
the chautauqua possible: Watson H.
Stewart, Austin E. Miller, H ]. Baird,
Lionel R. Wigram, Miss Alice Royce,
w. S. Cleland, ]. W. Ballard, Miss Ella
New, C. H. Stewart, w. H. Mathers,
W. H. Fluallen, C. E. Blaine, c. E.
Harding, R. c. Raber. H. V. William
son, F. R. Stearns, Gets and Gets, /.
c. Hall, Roy L. Smith, A. E. Penley,
John Kurz, l. NJ. McMurray, l. NJ.
Conklin, H. Hammond, E. F. Hubbard,
E. A. Bay, C. P. Hopson, ]. E. Chal-
mers, R. E. Mehaffey, Harry A. Smith,
A ]. Obert, R. F. Williams, Mont Gal
lup, Harry H. Freyberg, Chas. E. Par
ker, c. H. Burgin, R. E. Hauser, H. ].
Coerver Geo. F. Seabourn, C. H. Allen,
J. A. Curtis, ]. E. Gallup, T. E. Lamb,
]. w. Douthitt, R A. King, ]. c. Rob-
erts, F. w. Grove, George Thornley,.
/. ]. Trip, Geo NJ. Park, A. w. Jarrett,
Ray o. Hunt, W. A. Hillman, L. D.
Hauser. F. P. Mckee ]. E. Wheelock,
Chas. L. Keller, w. R. Johnson, w. P.
Dale, F. E. Fields, W. B. Pope, L. W.
Sweitzer. Oliver B. Cook, John W.
Davis, A. C. Remington, Elbert E.
Watts, c. X. Maxon, J. A Vanderpool,
Carey B. Adams, Wilmot W. Warner,
G. o. Reshaw, c. B. Elliott, w. V.
Wann, G. W. Bruce, B. Windle, E. G.
Shaffer, John E. Hillman, H. E. Tyler,
Paul K. Osborne, j. w. Smith, The
Brunswick, Brown and Sorenson, AL
bert Stephens, E. C. Kepler. F. E.
Schnid, H. X. Porter, D. NJ. Kicks. B.
L. Reynolds, NJ. R. Perkins, H. F. Cook,
o. A. Ehrgott, w. G. Hillman, Earl
Wilson, and the Delta Woman's Club.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
GRAND JUNCTION COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS ECONOMICS

After examing into tax matters at
Grand Junction the committee has
recommended as follows:
/ That the special teacher in music
be dispensed with and the department
abolished.
2. That the special teacher in DOM
estic science be dispensed with and
the department be abolished.
9. That the special teacher in pen
manship be dispensed with, and the
commercial department abolished, and
that we dispense with the special tea
cher in the commercial department.
l. That the special instructors in
physical culture and manual training
be dispensed with and the departments
abolished.
4. That a real Batavian system of
irstruetien be established, or the ser
vices of the teachers dispensed with.
s. That the contract with the Y. NJ.
C. A be cancelled.
Z. That the salaries of the superin-
tendent and principals be reduced.
s. That the salaries of all teachers
in excess of $4,000 per month be re-
duced.
10. That the school term be fixed at
nine months.
IL. That the number of teachers
employed be reduced.
12. That the work of the two secre-
taries be combined and the services
of one secretary dispensed with.
13. That the services of the truant
officer and head janitor be combined,
and that radical reduction of the sal
aries be made in connection with these
positions.
In our opinion a reasonable compli-
ance with the above suggestions will
mean saving of $4,000 annually in
school expenses in this district, and
will not reduce the standards of the
schools. Our idea is to maintain ef-
ficiency. establish economy, avoid both
parsimony and extravagance, and to
maintain good standards in our
schools. Respectfully submitted.
C. P. McCARY,
VIM. f. DUDLEY,
S. NJ. LOGAN,
Committee.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Verdun Still in Siege.

The battle of verdun. destined TO be
the greatest in history, is still raging,
with results little differing from re-
ports OF the past three weeks
The German armies have made drive
after drive, only to meet repulse at
the hands of the French and their
allies.
In the matter of preparedness. a
feature said to have been entirely
lacking on the part of France at the
beginning of the war. the two years
of strife have made it possible to
build fortfications almost impregnable
and to manufacture guns said to be
fully the equal OF those OF Germany.
The war has brought this about. made
II necessary. made 1t possible.
Personal letters from the European
nations disciaim the hardships implied
as existing in many of the war arti-
Englehardt of this city. says: There
is a good reserve of men who have
not even been called upon to join the
fighting forces. and we have plenty
to eat and plenty to do.
The fighting game. however. has few
recommendations. You never discover
a man of physical prowess but another
can be found who will prove his equal
or superior. and II has been demon
strated that the same can be made
to apply to armies. The professional
bad man in time meets his doom at
the hands of some other bad man who
proves to handle a gun quicker. There
is much to the proverb which says:
He who lives by the sword shall die
by the sword"
Along other lines of engagement the
European war presents few If any new
phases. Whether II shall last for but
n few months longer or for years, none
can tell.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14

The Woman's Club will conduct a
BETTER Babies Campaign" in Delta the
second week in May.
There will be special sermons in all
the churches, one program OF slides
and moving pictures. talks and lectures
by physicians and many other features
in an educational campaign for
healthier. better. happier babies.
The census bureau estimates that on
nm average one I'm eight OF all the
babies born In the United States die
before they are twelve months old. But
this average does not tell the whole
story, for more babies die in some dis
tricts than In others and such an aver
age may mean that in some groups one
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
''Better Baby Contest" To Be
Held Second Week in Nav

in three of all the babies die and In
others only one In twenty-five.
The children's bureau in the course
of its intensive study of infant mortali.
ty in selected typical American COM
munities has found within one com
munity an infant death rate varying in
the different wards from one baby in
twenty to about one in four.
In the light of such facts baby week
may well assume new Importance in
our eyes. Baby week aims to show the
community what II owes to all It's In.
fant citizens In the way of suitable liv.
ing conditions. and to show all the
mothers OF the country that there is a
science OF baby care.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Observe Annual ''Clean Up"
Day and Help Beautify Delta

the fly a place to breed. Business
houses should see that all rubbish is
removed from Easements and around
their place of business. 1t may pre-
vent fire.
We ask the cooperation OF every
citizen, boy scouts, clubs, the schools,
and every business man. as 1t is only
by cooperation that this campaign can
be made success. After cleaning
your own property be good fellow
and help your neighbor cleanup his
property If he is in the need of help.
The city teams and others will be on
hand to properly carry off the rub
bish.
WATSON II. STEWART.
Commissioner Of Public Affairs.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14

Annual cleanup day to be held on
Wednesday, April 10Th, 1916. Gratified
with the success which met the efforts
in fostering the cleanup campaign
which has been carried on by the city
with the cooperation of the citizens for
the past three years. We feel the
present campaign will be successful
for the reason that the people of Delta
fully appreciate what it means to the
city to make it more beautiful. health
full and a more desirable place for
homes and more attractive to the wis.,
itor. The purpose of cleanup COM
paign is to lessen the danger Of fire.
to safeguard health. and to improve
the appearance OF the city. Clean all
barn yards and stables and don't give
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Death of Mabel
Fo88, Cedared8e

Mabel Fogg, the seventeen-yearold
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Fogg.
of Cedaredge, passed from life at the
home of her parents on April 7, Of
Bright's disease, from which she had
been an acute sufferer for several
months.
The funeral was at the Adventist
church in Cedaredge, April 9, and was
very largely attended. Burial was in
Delta cemetery, and the body of the
dead girl was followed to its last rest
ing place by a large number of her
young friends and of the family.
Deceased was young lady of excep-
tional brightness and gave great prom
Use of life of usefulness. Her tax
ing away just upon the arrival of
young womanhood was sad blow to
her family and friends.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Montrose to Prospect for Oil.

J. F. Hurley. nephew of the late S.
E. Dawson, and son-in-law of Mrs. c..
A. Brattain, has been in the city during
the past several days putting on the
finishing touches in the arrangements
for beginning an active campaign for
the prospecting for oil in this vi
cinity.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Hur-
ley was here several weeks ago during
which time he took over the leases
held by the Montrose Oil and Gas COM
pany. He has since worked out a plan
by which he hopes to raise the neces-
sary funds for financing the proposi-
tion.
Mr.. Hurley has just closed the deal
for the outright purchase of two tracts
of land, including in all 65 acres. OF
this, % acres we're purchased from
Mcneil Brothers and 40 acres from c.
A Heath. The first hole will be put
down on the Heath land and the second
one on the Mcneil land. All this land
will be plated out into small plats and
sold outright at s25 each. All pur-
chasers of these plats will become
members of the company and partici
pate in the conduct of the COM
pany.
1t is expected to sink three holes to
depth of 5000 feet if necessary. The
sites for the first two holes have al
ready been selected. If oil is not
struck in the first hole another hole
will be put down at the second site.
If oil is not discovered in the second
hole a geologist and oil well expert
to be chosen by the stockholders in
the company will be engaged to locate
the third hole. 1t is considered that it
will take three holes to depth of
5000 feet to thoroughly test the terri
tory. 1t is hoped to begin putting
down the first hole by July first.-En-
terprise.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Prospect Fine
For Good Crops

THERE has not been year in past
history when the general outlook for
a successful year in this particular
section was as fine as at the present.
On the farms the soil is in fine
condition and in an advanced state of
preparedness where not already seed
ed to the different crops.
The orchards. so far. have not been
damaged by frosts. even the apricots
and peaches have resisted a series o!
freezes with temperature down as low
as 20.
The storage of snow In the noun
tain ranges In way above normal,
promising a superabundane OF water
for irrigating even the largely in
creased acreage to be cultivated. ant,
in addition to this seasonable rams
are OF frequent occurrence.
The stock interests are in fine cor
dition and the range at this time gives
splendid promise OF plenty OF feed and
fat stock Range cattle have been
slightly decreased because OF the high
prices and unusually large shipments
10 markets. On the other hand hog
raising has been greatly increased and
small punches of sheep have found
purchasers in numbers OF owners OF
the larger farms. Poultry, dairying
and other side-lines of the farm are
growing apace.
Along with this most encouraging
conditions of local Industries looms
the prospect OF good prices for all pro
ducts.
In the matter of the sugar beet in
dustry we have the pleasing knowledge
that about double the acreage of last
season has been contracted at an ad-
vance OF something like 75c per ton,
and that we are to have big new
factory erected in time for next years
crop. which will mean. alone. the ex'
pcnditure OF at least a quarter OF n
million of dollars in structural work,
and will give to this city yearly pay
roll earned by factory employees.
Yes. the outlook is pretty good.
thank you!
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Cold feet!


This was whispered on every cor.
ner at the Mesa ball park yesterday
when the large crowd that was gath
cred for the purpose of seeing the
new Delta team defeat the Olathe ag-
gregation.
However Paonia answered the call
at the eleventh hour and said they
had the nerve and would cross-bats
with the Delta team.
The rain yesterday morning put the
grounds in first class shape for that
afternoons performance.
Mayor Stewart answered the first
call for volunteers to start the season. s
initial game, and after a few OF his
preliminary fistic demonstrations "let
her go" and landed the ball about
twenty feet short of the plate The
umpire ruled the mayor out of the
game and the final battle began.
The batteries were: Paonia, Atkins
and Taylor: Delta. Phenix and Ross
man.
The crowd was enthusiastic from
the start TO finish and were glad to be
able to witness ball game and one
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14

The contract for the chautauqua was
entered into last July, and a represen-
tative of the Redpath Western Chau-
tauqua system was in the city Satur-
day and Sunday organizing the local
association. The following Officers
were elected: President, C. E.
Blaine; secretary, Miss Ella New;
treasurer, H. ]. Coerver. The chautau-
qua will begin July sth, and continue
for seven days.
ment become and so obvious are its
benefits to the community it serves,
that thousands of enterprising towns
all over the United States now make
this an annual event. Delta county
has moved a step forward by taking
hold of this wonderful uplift move
ment. A large number of our citizens
have signed the guarantee thus insur-
ing the chautauqua for Delta.
The program will continue for seven
days with three sessions a day includ-
ing the childrren's program which
is scheduled for the forenoons. The af-
ternoon and evening will be given to
ing the children's program which is
scheduled for the forenoons. The af-
ternoon and evening will be given over
to music, entertainment and lectures.
1t is expected we shall hear some
of the noted speakers of the day and
some very high class entertainers, in
cluding the big Italian band. All the
sessions will be held in large audi
torium tent, and the cost of a season
ticket will be $3.50, admitting the pur-
chaser to twenty-four programs
a little more than the price of pic
ture show. Delta is now on the chau-
tauqua map. Let us all try to make
this one great, helpful, inspiring event.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
ODD FELLOWS AT GRAND
JUNCTION ON APRIL 26

Frank C. Goudy, deputy Grand Sire
of the Odd Fellows of the United
States. will be the principal speaker
at the convention of the Western Colo
RADIO l. o. o. F. association in Grand
Junction on April Goth. when the men,
bers of that order will gather to cele-
,brate the anniversary of the founding
of the fraternity. He will share in
terest. however, with Grand Master c.
w. Varnum and Grand Patriarch C. ].
Nash. of Dnver, who will also be
guests.
Other speakers on the program will
include Mrs. Isabelle Hunter. of Delta.
Charles f. Adams of Montrose. Mrs.
Carrie Steel of Grand Junction and
others
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
, SCHOOL NOTES
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marion Chapman.)

The Senior class at a date to be
class play, "Rosebrook Farm"
The triangular county track meet
has enlarged SO as to include Cedar
edge and Eckert High schools in ad-
dition to the original members, Delta,
Paonia and Hotchkiss. The county
meet will be held April 22nd. AS time
for county and western slope track
meet. latter to be held at Montrose,
May 9Th, approaches our athletes are
'gingering'' up spirit and interest
Get out and boost for the boys and
help us win the cup. They practice
each evening at p. m.
The manual training and domestic
science department are finishing up
some excellent work. These depart
ments will have an excellent display
at our exhibit. Some recent visitors
have been surprised at the high grade
work these departments are doing.
We want others to visit these depart
ments. for we are sure you will be
pleased with the work.
The Boys Glee Club of the Agricul-
tural College were greeted last Tues
day night by large and appreciative
audience. The boys proved to be a
happy company and responded royalty
to the enthusiasm of the large audi
ence.
The Delta High school wishes to
thank the public for the large attend
ance at the concert given by the Ag-
ricultural Glee Club. We have bal
ance of about $50 to apply on our
athletic debt The High school wishes
to express its appreciation TO the peo-
pie who so kindly entertained the
Glee club for us. The entertainers of
the club we're Mesdames Sweitzer. NJ.
A. Davis, Baird. McCune, Ratekin.
Singleton. Corbin, Widney. Homberger
and Mr. Lester Shock.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
PaOnia Team Meets Defeat
Royalty in the Initial Game

in which Delta started off with a
good showing. Owing to the game
falling on Thursday the Independent
cannot give the account of the game
in detail, but will endeavor to keep
report as the season advances.
Following was the score by innings:
Paonia 90 O 8 0 0 o o 0
Delta ...--.....0 5 o 0 0 o o Y
Umpire, A. H. Stockham.'
Attendance. 300.
The stores all closed from l.: 80 to 3.
Sunday afternoon the Delta boys go
ing Sunday play at Somerset.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS
HOLD INTERESTING MEETING

The Woman's Relief Corps held Il
very successful meeting Wednesday
Twenty members present; one new
member, Mrs. Redmond. initiated.
Mrs. Hines, Mrs. Gilbert and Mrs
Baldwin warmly welcomed on their re
turn from spending winter in Califor
mia.
The conference committee consist
ing Of Mesdames Wright, Hines, Scott
Hurst and Scheid. together with the
president. Mrs. Cade. appointed to
meet Post committee to prepare for
Decoration Day.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14

Mrs. ]. F. Kistler was hostess to the
Shakespeare club on March goth. Mrs,
Angel gave a biographical sketch of
the author under discussion.
Mrs. S. L. Fairlamb conducted the
lesson which was the closing act of
Henry ", Part ii, with an excellent
review OF the entire play.
Over the refreshments a pleasant
half hour was passed. closing another
enjoyable afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Bandit Chief
Reported Dead

Reports Wednesday we're to the ef-
feet that Villa had died from the ef-
fects of blood poisoning in his wounds.
Owing to the fact that no positive
proof has been had by the public that
the doughty Mexican was wounded,
the truth of this rumor will be waited
and watched for, and despite all of the
many things that have been alleged
to have happened, it may be that Villa
will beat the U. S. troops back to the
border ready for another raid at Re
public, N. NJ.
The regular reports were that Villa
was leading the troops all the way
from 80 miles to 75 miles. 1t would
be much more sure thing for our
boys to hunt the whole bunch. One
man is entirely too elusive.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Hit BY Automobile

j. c. Kramer. of Delta, was struck
by a car at the crossing of Main and
Fourth street, yesterday afternoon,
and considerably injured about the
head. The car. we understand, was
driven by Edwards. of Paonia.
Cramer was able. after a few minutes,
TO walk to the office of DR.. L. A Hick
where his contusions were properly
dressed.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Shakespeare Club Meetings.

Wednesday, March 18th, the Shakes
peare club met with Mrs. ]. b. Killian
and spent pleasant and profitable
afternoon over the study of the life OF
King Henry. Part II. Act ". Mrs. S.
Wright was leader of the lesson. An
swer to roll call from writings of De
foe.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess and an enjoyable social hour
followed.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Warranty Deeds.

James f. Reed to ]. A. Reed. tract
Delta. 5000.
James w. Reed ct al to James w.
Reed. tract Hotchkiss. $500.
John A. Whiting to Porter Plumb.
tract Delta and lots in Fairview sub
division. 81.
Alfred Drezler to ]. p. Moore. tract
Hotchkiss. 81.
]. p. Moore to Flora +. Humphrey.
tract Paonia, $50. etc.
Bates and Claude Williams. tract Pao-
mia. $1,000.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Delta Lodge to Visit Montrose.

Delta Lodge No. 62. A. F. and A. NJ.
have accepted an invitation to go to
Montrose April 10. to attend a banquet
and witness the work in the Master
Mason's degree. exemplified by past
masters of Montrose lodge. The ban
Quet will be served at $50 p. m.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14

Ell PASO, April IA large band
of Villa bandits numbering several
hundred and possibly a thousand have
sacked Sierra Mojada. five miles across
the Coahuila line and eight miles east
of Jiminez, destroying many thousands
of dollars worth of American property
and looting the town of everything of
value, according to a message receiv-
ed here by representative of an Am.
erican mining concern. The report
said bandits came from Escalon on
April 9Th.
The belief that Villa himself may be
directing the operations of bandits is
suspected by report from Ojinaga
stating the commander there had in
formation that Villa had doubled his
tracks 200 miles southwest of that
town. It is believed that Canuto Reyes
is headed in the direction of Sierra
Moiada to join villa with a large num-
Der of men, Sierra Mojada is 140 miles
|. east of the nearest point at which
American troopers are located.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-14
Moved to Paonia.

Mr. and Mrs. Myron Heston moved
to Paonia Tuesday and will live on
the Garvin ranch thi~ summer. Later
they expect to occupy n farm owned
by MIR. Hestons father.