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The Delta independent., 1916-04-28
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Mrs. Frank Sutton and daughter
Juanita visited in Delta yesterday.
Mrs. F. E. Bryant is enjoying visit
with her father, E. d. Myers. who ar
rived last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Arlington left
Tuesday for Ouray, where they expect
to locate.
Mr. and Mrs. T. c. viers are the
proud parents of a nine-pound boy,
born on Sunday, April 9th.
After an absence of several months,
home here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Walden arrived
home Sunday from trip to Denver
and other eastern points.
Elsie. Alice. Herbert and Walter
Thompson drove down to New Liberty
Sunday. The two former will remain
until Thursday visiting friends here
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Anderson are
the proud parents of twins. seven
pound boy and six and one-half
pound girl, born Sunday morning.
Mother and children are doing nicely.
The local grange had a very good
meeting here last Saturday. and aside
from the business meeting Mr.. Sey-
mour gave a reading and June Wilson
recitation. On Saturday. April 20,
installation of officers takes place and
all grangers are urged to be present.
The new town officers were sworn
in Monday evening and E. A. Bay is
now mayor and Elmer Stevens the new
trustee. In retiring Mayor Rawson
thanked the members for their hearty
cooperation during his term and we
all know that he made an ideal Off
Ger and worked hard in making a
splendid record. Everyone wishes the
new administration success.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Mcleod
on Thursday. April 18th. fine baby
girl.
f. A. Browne and wife were out in
their new Overland Sunday for their
first ride with e. A. at the throttle
Doc. Childress came right to the
front when It was known that he would
be candidate for sheriff. Nobody
has word to say against him.
Ed. Towards daughter. Mrs. Sadie
Mcintyre, of Denver. came in Sunday
and left Wednesday morning. taking
Mr.. Towards two youngest children
home with her.
Friday morning. April 18th. Rosa
beloved wife of Ed Howard, died at
their home here. The deceased was
born March 18th. 1892. and was there.
fore twenty-four years old. Mrs.
Howard leaves husband and three
little children. besides a mother. Mrs
j. r. Mayo. two brothers and three
sisters. all residing in Crawford except
one sister in Victor and one in Hotch.
kiss. who have the sympathy OF the
entire community.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28
PAoNIA
(The Paonian.)

l
Rev. H. L. Murray. pastor of the
Congregational church went to the
Mesa county capital. his late home.
| Tuesday for a weeks stay,
| Miss Hester Caldwell and her broth
er, Harry Dunn. departed Friday morn
ing for flint. Michigan, where they will
spend the summer with their brother.
Henry Fidel, former Paonia and
Bowie lad, has won the honor of salu-
tatorian for the 1916 class of the Grand
Junction High school
| Mrs. Aaronson, who spent several
weeks in the home of her daughter,
Mrs. John Beezley, left yesterday
morning for her home in Des Moines.
F. C. Hill, inspector for the Utah
and Calument Fuel companies. is ex-
pected to return this week from an
extended official tour of the mines
under his charge.
A real estate transaction was COM
pleted Tuesday whereby S. A. Alder
son exchanges forty acres of land in
southeast Missouri for residence
property in Grand Junction owned by
C. A Whiting.
Monday night the young friends Of
Miss Helen Crossley gave her a fare
well party in the nature of a surprise.
The guests presented her with hand
some bracelet as a small token of their
oct oem and friondchip
Miss Irene Hazlett and Miss Mabel
Parker spent Friday in Delta, visiting
various rooms of the graded schools
there. Miss Mary Oliver and Miss
Amy Harbour substituted for them
during their absence
D. Keers returned the last of the
week from Crawford, where he had
been in charge of the Welborn drug
store for a week while S. L. Slocum
underwent a minor surgical operation
in the hospital at Delta.
Mrs. A. S. Davis and children re-
turned Friday evening from Delta,
where they had been at the bedside
of Mrs. Davis father, A. Hengstler.
They went back to Delta Sunday morn
ing. There haes been no change for
the better in the condition of MI.
Hengstler, and but slight hope of his
recovery is entertained.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28
CEDAREDGE
NIest Slope.l

(N'est Slope.)
B. F.. Elhart is sporting a new
Chevrolet auto.
Edgar Butler is back from Denver
where he spent the winter.
Jim Leahy has moved up from near
Austin and has charge of Miller's
barn.
Temperature was down to 20 on
Wednesday night and some damage
done to early fruit.
]. A. Baker has finished clearing
the right of way across the Burton
tract for the road to Grand mesa and
it is ready for graders.
Jim Buzzard has abandoned meat
cutting to take charge of Tom Mos
tyn's cattle. Albert Bull donned the
white apron and Yields the cleaver in
the meat market.
Glen Elhart has SHE'D his hat into
the ring and is out for the Republican
nomination for county commissioner
The more the merrier
Sheriff and Mrs. NJ. A. Davis were
up from Delta Sunday. guests at the
Warren E. Taylor home and with that
family attended the NJ. E church in
Cedaredge.
A faulty valve at the connection with
the Orchard City pipe line has been
causing breaks in mains and service
pipes of our water system and the Mar
shall has been correspondence busy.
John Plimpton was very pleasantly
surprised last Wednesday evening at
his home by visit from his classmates
of the tenth grade, the occasion being
his 18th birthday anniversary. The
visitors brought large birthday cake.
His mother served refreshments and
everybody was happy.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

might / ask you what n merger is %
queried the old man who had been
trying to read a newspaper held within
an inch of his nose. Perhaps | can
make 1t clear to YOU" replied the wise
heimer. For instance, you own a
horse" Yes" Some one else owns
a harness." Yes" And some other
man has cart. Yop three get together
and decide to combine your interests
merge all in one" But what good
is that" "Weil. in the first place no
one can hire the horse without hiring
the harness. and they cant hire horse
and harness without hiring the cart -
And what else?" asked the old man,
who was still little puzzled. "Why
that's all except that II the public don I
want to hire your horse, cart and har.
ness. you are in a position to tell them
to go chase themselves"
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28
(Tines.)

(Times)
DIR. Bast returned from Missouri last
evening
f. C. Hotchkiss attended the dairy
meeting at Delta Monday
Mr.. T. E. Richards went over to
Colardo Springs Sunday for few
days
w. S. Brown went to Grand Junction
this morning where he expects to visit
for few days.
Miss Anna Addleman left Monday
for Austin for visit with her rela-
tives for an indefinite time.
A fine boy baby is reported at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman White
the latter part of last week.
Kansas City parties are negotiating
for the Bar D-I ranch with prospects
of the deal being closed in few days.
Monroe Livesay and daughter Hazel
went to Paonia last Saturday night and
spent the night with his parents.
Paul Bryan and Miss Marie Bruner
of Bone Mesa were married yesterday
at Delta, returning to their home on
the evening train. They are popular
young people of that vicinity and have
made many friends who wish them all
the good things on earth in their ven
ture together.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28
(Champion.)


c. R Cline has disposed of a part of
his large furniture stock to the Delta
store.
Edgar Butler returned Friday after
a winter spent in Denver He is no v
busily engaged with spring work on
his ranch north of town
Mr.. Blackburn moved up from the
California mesa section last " eea and
will have charge of the Cedaredge Or
chard company ranch this year
]. E. Kaufman has purchased a
4-room log house and one acre OF
ground west of Cedaredge from J. F
Foster and is preparing to make il
his home
Joe Hogrefe came in Tuesday even
ing for couple of days visit with old
friends and business investigation. He
was en- route to Washington where he
may locate.
DR.. A. E. Miller of Delta, was a
Cedaredge visitor Wednesday fore
noon. The doctor is very much inter
ested in the move to import some ex.
ira fine Holstein mich COWS into the
county
Efforts are being made to crgani e
a baseball team at Cedaredge. There
is some good material for a team in
this section and if properly handled
team would be good thing for
the community
The bear in the vicinity of Crystal
creek in the eastern part of the coun-
ty are suffering this week. due to the
efforts of two mighty hunters who left
for that section last Saturday These
hunters are Ben Reed and Dr. C. A.
Pollard.
]. s. Gregg, recent arrival from
Nebraska, has purchased the Melvin
Lane 40 acre tract northeast of Cedar.
edge for consideration of $500. Mr..
Gregg is now on the VIM Milton ranch
but next season expects to go on his
own place.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28
fHerald.)

fffeTaiO.D
Mrs. Eberly Barrow has been quite
sick the past week.
Miss Sarah Crum returned Sunday
evening from Delta where she spent a
couple OF weeks.
Fred Kher and daughter. Helen. re-
turned Monday evening from an ex-
tended sojourn in California.
Seven hundred head of the Rockwell
cattle passed through Hotchkiss We'd
nesday going out on Payne's mesa.
J. e. Abrams of Hanson mesa left
here Tuesday morning for Rochester.
Minnesota, where he expects to under
go an operation.
Thomas Edwards. manager of the
Associated Fruit Co. at Delta. was n
Hotchkiss visitor Tuesday the guest OF
Manager d. l., Blakely at this place
Mrs. +. s. Bobbitt's many friends
will be pleased to know that all reports
concerning her conditions in Bethel
hospital at Colorado Springs are very
encouraging. so much 80 that Mr.. Bob
bitt is expected home any day.
w T.. Sohoolfield. the well known
cattle man of this county, now repre-
senting the American Live Stock and
Loan company, OF Denver. has been
here this week in the interest of the
company. The report was quite pre-
valent the first Of the week that Mr..
Scheduled had purchased the entire
iis. stock holdings Q, the Rockwell.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28
Official Call for Democratic State
Assembly

Assembly.
Pursuant to the action of the Demo
cratic State Central Committee at a
meeting held at Denver. Colorado
March 4th, 1916, notice is hereby given
that an assembly of delegates repre-
senting the Democratic. party of the
State of Colorado. is hereby called
for and will be held on the 18th day
of May, 1916. at the hour of Hoo
O'Clock a. m. of said day. in the city
of Colorado Springs for the purpose
OF electing twelve G2) delegates and
cratic National Convention to be held
in the City of st. Louis, Missouri. on
the 14th day Of June. 1916, and for
the further purpose of electing Ma.
tional Committeeman for the State of
Colorado.
Under section / of Article TX OF the
rules governing the Democratic party,
three (3) delegates and three go al.
ternates are apportioned to each of
the four congressional districts OF this
State of Colorado. one of whom shall
be delegate at large. and two district
delegates and alternates.
The delegates and alternates at
large and the district delegates and
alternates are selected upon the rec.
concentration of a majority OF the
Democratic State Assembly from each
of said districts
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

A correspondent from coalby in the
Cedaredge Champion says that Com
missioner Bob Curtis Is the only man
in the recollection Of the Oldest In
habitant who ever induced the spend
Ing Of any money for road work In the
coalby section.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

A Hotchkiss man caught another
fellow kissing his wife the other day
and merely turned away with the re
mark oh. well; he has no one to
blame but himself The poor devil
don't have TO-"
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Il. p. Loucks. OF Eckert, who was
reported seriosuly III OF spotted fever.
died April Is. after a long illness and
was buried at Eckert on April 10. leav-
ing wife and six children to mourn
his loss.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

John Watts. has moved his family
into the Dowd property recently va
Gated by the Utterbacks, at Austin.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28
For Sale.

For Sale.
Good. strictly modern residence
property. six rooms. bath. immense
cellar. good corral and chicken park.
VIII sell for one-third less than orig
inal cost. Only small amount cash
required. See Harry II. Freyberg 1t
Delta Steam Laundry. n
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Bulah Milton and Raymond Cole
we're given birthday party on April
Is. at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Cole. Eckert. at which an en-
joyable time was had by all present.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

DIR. Corbin was on Cedar mesa last
week showing prospective land buyers
from the San Luis valley the attrac-
lions of that fine section.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Runoe. OF Ton
que Creek, celebrated the 25th ami
versary of their wedding by entertain
ing a large number OF their friends.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Mrs. A. Morehead and Mrs. F. I'm
derwood. of Ash mesa, visited family
of John Felix on Ash mesa. last week.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

A COW belonging to L. E. Smith. near
Austin. was choked to death by getting
her head fast in fence.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Mrs. Ranchley-Wouldn't you like to
go to heaven. Bobbie. and wear a nice
gold CROWN BobDie-Noi ii the dent
list is going to put II on.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Mrs. Eliza Caufman died at the home
of her son. J. C. Kaufman. near Cedar
edge. April Is. at the advanced age Of
so years.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28
For Sale.

Secondhand Ford. equipped with
mechanical starter, seat covers and
Klaxon horn. Engine guaranteed.
REYNOLDS & SPENCER.
$50 Main street. Ford Agents.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

How about your blankets? w
wash them right, and return Their
soft and fresh.-Delta Steam Laundr,
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Thomas Hill, who spent the winter
at the Camp Bird mine. has returned
to put in the summer at his farm on
California mesa.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Insurance is your pledge for safety
Stephan e. Obert write insurance fol
the best companies. See them.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Penley can sell you alfalfa seed
cheaper than anyone else on the West.
ern Slope. for CASH ONLY. A fresh
stock OF western grown garden seeds.
Sudan grass 15c per pound Is
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Butter cartons. vegetable parchment
for wrapping purposes. In stock ana
fc- sale b. Steam. Bros Co printars
Delta
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Albert Benson. Scott Payton and
Albert Johnson Of Austin. have gone
to the San Juan country on a prospect
ing trip.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

1914 Twin cylinder Indian motor
cycle in good condition. Reynolds &
Spencer, $50 Main St
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

OHIO SEED going fast. What's
left is awful poor or powerful good
Herbert Chase.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

For Sale-Good modern house, two
and half lots, good outdoor cellar,
barn and chicken corrals, fine lawn
within block of courthouse. Best of
ncighborhoods. Would take $4,000:
is worth $4,000 Would also furnish
steady tenant Mt $50 per month rent,
II desired. Enquire at Independent
office.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Protect your home against fire b
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Rev. Edmund Clark. of Austin, who
had been In Denver for medical treat
ment, has arrived home much benefit
ted.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Mrs. Robert Head, of Dry Creek.
was called to Crawford last week by
the death OF her brothers wife.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

When you think lace curtains, think
Delta Steam Laundry. We make them
look better than new.-Delta Steam
Laundry. n.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Farm loans. any size: no commits
sion: no delay whatever. See u. s
Corbin. Delta n
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Ion carry iarse sums OF none,
round with yon Hold-ups are no.
iahcard OF.
poht hide money arOuna the
'"use Th"-" are few burglars left
oont be extrnvigant. put your
'ney In this bank and add all you
IAN spare to t.
Don't tall to take this advice anc
20" wu' have an essv and kapuv
Vi age
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

a modern six.room house for sale
VIII take good secondhand automo.
bile az part payment.-John +. Ander.
son. 724 Meeker St. Delta.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

FOR SALE-Fine work team. En-.
Quire of Starr Nelson. a.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Ford. End hand. In AL condition,
special equipment, seat covers. hand
klaxonet, mechanical starter and
trunk rack. Reynolds & Spencer. $40
Main st.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

FOR SALE.-Alfalfa hay. delivered
II. Il. Tyler. lot
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Lou l.. Haines of Greeley. has been
looking after business interests on
Lower Surface Creek.
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

Scientifically prepared baby chici
food at Penley's. 4!
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28
NEARBY NEWS NOTES =
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Guy Whiteaker is building a new
house in Austin.
Miss Amelia Newton, of Delta, WIS.,
tied friends on Ash mesa last week.
Mrs Jack Cowan is back to the He
conf ranch. Tongue Creek. for the
summer.
]. A McKinnon. of Eckert. visited
in Delta from Tuesday until Friday of
last week.
II you receive a sample copy of In
dependent accept it as an invitation
to subscribe.
Mr. Frank Rule, of Texas Creek, has
been visiting with his son. Charles
Rule of Eckert.
Lou L. Haines of Greeley. has been
looking after business interests on
The Delta independent., 1916-04-28
CRAWFORD
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The Delta independent., 1916-04-28

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FOR SALE-Fine work team. En-
quire of Starr Nelson. Il.
Protect your home against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
OHIO SEED going fast. What's
left is awful poor or powerful good.
Herbert Chase.
1914 Twin cylinder Indian motor
cycle in good condition. Reynolds &
Spencer. $40 Main St
How about your blankets? We
wash them right, and return them
soft and fresh.-Delta Steam Laundry.
Insurance Is your pledge for safety.
Stephan e. Obert write insurance for
the best companies. See them.
Penley can sell you alfalfa seed
cheaper than anyone else on the West
ern Slope. for CASH ONLY. A fresh
stock OF western grown garden seeds.
Sudan grass 15c per pound. Is
When you think lace curtains, think
Delta Steam Laundry. We make them
look better than new.-Delta Steam
Laundry. n.
Scientifically prepared baby chick
food at Penleys. IL
Ford. End hand. In AL condition.
special equipment, seat covers, hand
klaxonet, mechanical starter and
trunk rack. Reynolds & Spencer. $50
Main St
FOR sALE.-Alfaifa hay, delivered.
II. Il. Tyler 1otf
modern six-room house for sale.
VIII take good secondhand automo.
bile az part payment.-John +. Ander.
son. 724 Meeker st. Delta.
Farm loans. any size; no commits.
sion; no delay whatever. See u. 8.
Corbin. Delta n
For Sale-Good modern house, two
and half lots. good outdoor cellar.
barn and chicken corrals, fine lawn
within block OF courthouse. Best of
ncighborhoods. Would take $4,000:
Newell reclamation news. [volume] (Newell, Butte County, S.D.) 1910-19??, 1916-04-20
LOCAL AND Personal NEWS

les. les. w ell SueSSi AL
the Newell bakery.
GIRL WANTED. Inquire at the
Montgomery hotel.
Let the Anderson Lumber Co.
figure your lumber bill.
Paul Kentsler was a Deadwood
business visitor last week.
Carl Anderson was a Deadwood
business visitor Saturday.
James Hodgson was down from
Deadwood the first of the week.
John Glover was an arrival on
the passenger from Nisland last
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ashley
were in from their Deermont ranch
Saturday.
A limited amount of sweet clover
seed for sale at the n. NJ. Bratton
Company's.
Try the new bakery for bread,
pies, cakes, cookies and doughnuts.
Also full line of confectionery.
The M. E. Ladies Aid will meet
on Thursday, April 9th, with
Mrs. August Erickson. All are
cordially invited.
Mrs. George Reichling of near
Mason, was passenger for Dead
wood recently where she will enter
St. Joseph's hospital
If you are planning on a new
house or repairing the old one
get Anderson Lumber Company's
prices they are right.
H. J. Fedde pays the highest
market price for all kinds of hides.
See him at the Fedde livery barn
when you have any to sell.
A brand new baby boy was born
to Mr. and Mrs. George Melon
ough last Saturday afternoon at
DIR. Hills residence.
Order what YOU want and we
will make it within a reasonable
time. Newell Bakery. We do
not guarantee to keep open on
Sunday.
We have several different kinds
of the better grades of soft coal at
prices that will suit your pocket
book. The j. f. Anderson Lum-
Der Company.
A carload of five new Chevrolets
of the lighter pattern were pn-
loaded at the Newell garage the
first of the week. They are neat
model and sell for 1925.
Lutheran Easter services at
Newell next Sunday. German at
ZOO and English at 2:30 P. NJ. At
Vale in the evening at 8 O'Clock.
Rev. G. F. j. Wirsing.
George Mccall met with an
accident yesterday that puts him
under the doctors care for while.
He was cranking the gasoline en-
CINE on the Curtis Bro. dredge
when it back fired with the result
above mentioned.
The Royal Neighbors enjoyed
banquet at Lynch and Powers last
Friday night, complimentary to
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Rogers who
we're soon to leave for Kansas and,
Miss Ida M. Best who joined the
order that night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Richards cele-
| brated their tin wedding anniver
sary last Saturday night, a good
many of the neighbors dropping in
md treating them to real tin
shower. One who was there said
they went to have good time and
he guessed they sure had it.
While at work helping rebuild
the Quinn ice house the first of the
week large chunk of ice fell from
Its place striking Abner Lyon a
plancing blow on the head and
grazing his leg. Had the chunk
landed squarely on top Of his head
| it is probable he would have Jared
much worse, He is a brother of