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:, M,EW yoIlK rnoDrcE MAKKrr

s,.,dw INK, AGgust i7-Rnw suc.
S nnsSy ecotr.,u.al SIS moia.sas. n. a.
snet oar i'ntcr. hrrnar Cheese, arm.
ioT;c. '~i. RIO -. SIC: Santos IS,
,rs en'e r. - 50 barrels or August con.
.on.eea eli h"ar-hy d"liverics IN cot.
Q" on short Gov ~ and some new fny,n ,sn np
liz, nv. Va cotton 1T tho close ~.
n,shor G. T., t''Ht lover 10 noinfs no,
I n,sner SHIN ."' oorrel, nh" u,, n",
.H september. s.r,s.s. Hesnrt nBn
"0'eaoer' s'S4~ ~, December. s.s H.gSsi:
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses were fssuod h =,
clerk OF the Hastings Court yesterd:
Grover G. Brothers and Ann Estoi
Clavtor. i'"'ei
Charlie u. Harmon and Emma
Melton '"
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mENnico RELEASE p,,,,ns

Two Deeds OF UcIcuse, Ap,,,
to SJ,SGO.
,cc naw Vs. E.,m,, =. Pool, substituted tru
Richmond and ChMrlottcsvii,c res. :
road June 10. 1916. $500. "r'u'
s. hhcntoE r. Brown to Edward
SScn,to?e"cr. int i6. square Is, Winso
$1,000 "S' ~ lsl
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REAL ESTATE,
AND COURTS
CHANCERY TRANSFERS
seventeen Deeds OF Bnrgain and Sale
Amnuniinr In Si ~ ~ ...,N

Land Company Of Virginia 10 + H.
crank. 5oXl35 feet east line Fcmda II
avenue, $50 feet north Of Crawford
S,reet, August 16. 1916, tax 1910. sI0.
W, =: tianton, trustee. TO c. II
Moore; 30 feet I-2 inches by - feet
cast line Seventeenth Street, 81 feet
mcnes south Of Broad street;
also 'oXl32 feet east line Seventeenth
street. ITO feet south OF Broad Street.
Ruth L. l.eadbetter ct al. 10 Elovd
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NAVAL. STOP Es

Nd SANA;H;S M. Ca: August l7.-Turpcn,ine.
, nnh. ~: q t2a.: sales. "a casks; ;eceints
a aSS casks; shipment,. cI0 casks: stocks. is.
rs masks RoSin firm; sales i7to barrels
rels stocks. 6Ss2s barrels ouoto .''|, oar
TO- g.: ID; 70 500: F., Gc5: G., Gas: II. T.
~: No. NJ ESQ., y. 6.jS; VIC. GO WV.
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s' !rSan, November q. 1915. tax 81, $40.
g rec, Gus, q 1f Miner ene Ax 9rsnam Read
land Park. August i. me is Pan to OF High q
Street ssrs sS* s r FEET s ssSi
Street. August 10. ISIS. tax sSo eents'
SNYDER at9yxsss' f feet ct Vest Ss t S,n Anne L.
Street. 34.43 feet south or if H,S S,nuri
View View Avenue. July 81. 1916 tax si s4.ao,
:, NJ. l.. Hubbard ct ux. to w,,l,am
S Sarr,s' ~ ~ feet east line Twenty-iifth
N'ns5Miie Road. august n0r' +. of ls 'hs
=, ;IsIa ". Gordon OF al. special COM
1850 feet north line ack Th0g girssi
= 1915 tSe! s wes5 OF Price Street. August
Eva v. stone ct vir to Carrie l..
ne.eir 20 feet 6 inches by i24 feet
north line Dickinson Street, 46l feet
tax ST. D. SIC. I5.' avenue August s. 1916
,,; John j; Blake ct al. executors. to
so,tnmss r. Jerrress ssxl2o feet at the
e; W. Newman ct ux. t. to CT e. Fl. Moore Moore.
a sSHl19 fe eso I'll inches south line Grove
Street. December !, 1915. tax SIS. SO.
HusTINGs TRANSFER.
One Deed ,no o, bargain and Sale.
7. Harvey Wcr:eeS 20 $500.
Perkins. 3ox122 feet west line Eleventh
Street, 30 feet south OF Stockton
Street August 8. 1916. tax 81. SID.
HENRICO TRANSFERS..
Two Deed. Of Bargain md snlc.
Amounting to S2,g5O.
George 3: White ct uH. to Anne Lee
l.aSden. l55N25O feet east side Moss
$40
George C. Sheppard ct ux. to J. r.
worcester, acres, ten miles north OF
city, near Taylor's Crossing. Novcm-
Der 16. 1915. tax 81. $40.
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HENRICO DEED OF rnI,sr

Welsh ct ais. trustees. lots ana ,
square 3. section l. Highland Sprinrs
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CHANCERY RELEASE DEEDS.

Three Release Deeds, Amounting ..
$685..
w. r.; Pizzini OF al. trustees. to
re Eteorgc Is. Snead. lot 81 In block 4 in
the plan OF Park Place Annex An
gust IL. 1916. SLIGO u
). Il. Kelley, trustee, to w w Hunt
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NEW YORK LIVE SToCK MARKrT

INV YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET.
NEW YORK, August 1I.-Becyes, no trad
ms calves steady: veais, s3.6od $l3 so:
ccuLis' ss.eoTS $500: srassars. $3.50: yearlings.
sheep and lambs. steady: sheep, ewes,
1900 u s'ao: lambs. 1850 a si2.co: cuiI,. $500
&C Logs steady; light weights. slo.55: rough,
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MISCELLANEOUS MAHKETS.
DRY GO0nS

Nm YORK. August flowing to tn.
IiEi:, price or cotton, OF tho largest
Somihrrn mills temporarily withdrew its
prnduc, from the market. Business in cot
ton goods continued active (,olored cod
were IN good demand for export.
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HUsTINGs DEED OF TRUST.

One Deed of Trust, Amounting to
4. II. Viliemague ct TX. TO r. d.
asdamson' trustee, lots and i. block
a. ,r Mest Manchester Land Company.
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COTTON M\i,KI,rs

YORK August L. -Arprchcnsj,,.
me course Of tn tropical storm, ~
:" !. IN" cur caused a sharp ,,I,.,ri.o
,'' ,'lipn mnri,ct hero to-day I,t - .
~ "'ncn' was not fui'y maintained a,i
81 no ~, Wa nNrely steady at a not E.,ir
>, !" lis5e. o. ahou, 5: pu,n,s' U''.
he lfy"i reached on IN hraat, ~
~ W ol Ia, W..k .ul r-n-.H IN d ~. wv
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49, lELEANS, August lT-Tla ,o,,,,
~ ,'"od at a net advance tEyou.roI'.
inoy,r.i9h t9.dsy, owing to report, of tho
10 or the tropical storm Ji1,;t'
,-' mes WAS fairly hoavy III, ''. -
Ckiab.-,o' Unsettled weather for Tcxas and
10. in"Ge bcsrish iinrre,-in,, ~,
~ ne me tropical storm wou!d W
f.s,,i,e -o-st VAS always sustai,ing
!. Gs!osnr hias: October. 1911; Decon,.-
It.3 ""H1'iy' 49,. March. 400; May
sp%t cotton steady end unoh.,ro,
dim ,lggl' 10 bales. to arrive. none Atig'
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CASH grain. Wh"at-No. rcd 81 ,3i n
= n" rod S:A'V sl's', No ; hori.
80, "ll"w. sc; ~" yellow. S,7S SIC: No
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,,'.EiH iCitN. Aufust i7.--Port yna,.ncn, -
.'hs, .s.'Se' Exports 2o7s balls. "tock,
,.'s! to-aay at an por,,- ,,., ,..a,,
- e" osies '"',s'. stock,
e5Io's Sts7s bale '''s' '-''' ''''''
e'ioF's .oi,O.. bales '''S' '''''f' "ales
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RICHMOND PRODUCE MARKET.
II iInIesni,. Onnf afinns

lanunry S5iSms55. February. s,sSxs.
March. \ So - :. -.-'
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RICHMOND GRAM MARKET

, KI'hm"nH, NaU NurutI T. lNIs
Farmers are cautioned no; 10 thrcsh Mhcat
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MEM YORK August l5.-Ncrcartilo panrr,
-, Sterling SiNty-day bills {4.7i3s. dcn2uh.
N5ia. cables. SiT" CID, Har silver. tG',.
NvNicam dollars. 81. Timo loans steady: :
sixty days - rs: ninety days, 20, Ir:: six
monihs. E.fii can money, steady; ruling
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

A. T Hellar. who rented his pace
near Hotchkiss this spring and moved
looking after his orchard. and states
that rabbits destroyed nearly % acres
Of trees for him. This is another
reason why our state legislature should
protect rabbits. Mr.. Heliar is row en-
gagged in the bee business at Engls-
wood. a suburb of Denver.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Ex-senator George Stephan has be-
come n thorough seaman. he having
now spent several winters in Florida
on n house boat yacht. In order not
to get lonesome he brought home with
four bells. eight bells, etc! which In
dependent is informed regulated the
sailor hours of the crew for working
shifts. The clock runs by gasoline
and can be put on magnetic and started
If its owner happens to feel in the
mood for work
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

DIR. A. Il. Miller, as purchasing agent
for the committee named, has gone to
Michigan this week to arrange for the
buying and shipping to this county
OF the fifty or more advance regis
tered Holstein cows that are to be
distributed among individual buyers of
one COW each. and which are expected
to greatly improve the strains of dairy
cattle in Delta county.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Miss Donna De La Mar Eckert, won
the piano given away at the Osborne
Williamson Drug company's store. The
contest. which had been on for six
months. closed ut 10 p. m, April %.
and the votes were counted. Miss Eva
Burein won second prize, which was
fine gold watch and a $500 coupon
payment ON piano. Miss Lucy Yer
hofsted won the third prize, a hand
some gold watch and $500 piano cou-
pom, Georgia Widney won fourth. a
brush set and 1920 piano coupon. Miss
Anonette Seabourn won fifth prize, a
set of knives and forks and piano cou-
pom. Miss Hortense Koehler. sixth
prize, silver set and piano coupon.
Miss Celia Scott. seventh prize, p'a
no coupon.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

The Cogar Hot Cave Radio baths at
Independent. If one must go to a
health resort in summertime. it should
relieve the situation greatly to be able
to get to some such pleasant and near
by resort as Ouray. If interested. get
try the radioactive hot baths at Ouray
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Sheriff NJ. A. Davis left for Pueblo
Saturday. having in charge Conrad
Neihmer. brought down from the North
Fork and adjudged insane. When en-
route up the Gunnison Neihmer made
sudden dash for liberty and succeed
ed In getting away from the sheriff
but was recaptured and landed safely
in the states asylum for the insane.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Montrose ball team captured the
game played in that city Sunday from
the Olathe team by score of to l.
Some playing. The Olathe Onions will
probably grow stronger as the season
advances and attempt to play the Delta
aggregation. II is said that Montrose
fans all bet on the Onion team and
of course are now weeping.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

The residents of Escalante are try
ing to get the establishment of a post
office in that section. The service
would probably be weekly service
from Delta. Mrs. Arthur Ward has
been endorsed for the position. The
new office II established has not been
officially named.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

V. A. Phillips sold a fine registered
Duroc Jersey boar to ]. n. letters ills
week. This boar won first prize six
months pig at the Western Slope
Fair and will be valuable addition
to Mr.. letters herd of Durocs.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mr.. Bert Anderson. of Hotchkiss,
and Miss Blanch Shawl, of Crawford.
we're united in marriage in Delta on
Thursday, at 1870 a. M, by Justice
S. l.. Fairlamb, at his office. Both
bride and groom are among the best
of Delta county people. and Independ-
ent joins their many friends in wish
ing them happiness and prosperity.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Denver stock markets are reported
active but firm, the close of the week
showing regained activity. Good steers
to $3.50. Hog demand is strong and
prices little higher. Good ewes were
selling at IS 25 to $3.50.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Pearl Walker of the Escalante dis
!trict made presumption proof Monday
before Gus Schlapp. clerk of the dis
trict court His witnesses were: H.
A Smith, Otto H. Smith. Herbert
Wells and w. ]. Shreeyes.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Little Ethel Porter was charming
hostess to number of her friends
at the spacious II. X. Porter home
Saturday afternoon. the seasonable
Easter decorations being used effec,
lively. The time was spent by the
happy youngsters hunting Easter eggs
and playing games. and at the close
of the glad afternoon delicious refresh
ments were served.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

On the first page is printed under
the signatures of Delta restaurant OPP
orators, protest against meals be-
ing served for gain by church bodies.
clubs. societies and schools. on occa-
sions when outside people are brought
to town. Independent believes the
protest is righteous one. only that
II is not broad enough. There is very
little business reason and practically
no real gain in these "old lady af-
fairs" There would probably be no
gain In them whatever. II materials
and work were not donated. so why
not give the donations in cash. rather
than go the roundabout way OF beg
ging them In grub and then selling the
grub. 1t works a direct hardship up
on the restaurant people.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Kyffin, parents
of S. ]. Kyffin, of this city, arrived last
week from Denver and have spent this
week visiting their son and his family.
They are on the way oLos Angeles.
California. to visit brother of Mr..
Kyffin in that city.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Hon. George w. Bruce, Mrs. Bruce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Castle. autoed to Mont
rose Tuesday night to hear opie Read I;
and they expressed themselves as well
repaid. 1t is to be hoped that our lee
ture course for next year may be able
to secure Mr.. Read for one of its num-
bers.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mrs. f. II. Stearns and two daugh-
tiers, Gertrude and Edith. departed on
Tuesday morning for Pueblo. where
Mrs. Stearns goes as delegate to the
state convection Knights and Ladies'
Of Security. She will also visit her
father ut Lamar, and return to Pueb-
10 next Tuesday and witness the cere-
monies OF the Republican state con
vention. Frank Russell. Jr. stayed at
good humor during the absence of the
family,
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

F f. Fields. who still makes Delta
the home OF himself and family though
now being prosperously engaged in
business at Olathe. was here Wednes-
day morning and stated that he was
well satisfied with the business situa-
ton and his trade in the new town.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Jim Greenwood was badly hurt yes
terday by horse he was shoeing. The
horse reared up and struck him on the
head, cutting his head badly and
breaking a bone in his shoulder. His
condition is not pronounced danger
GUS He will be laid up few weeks.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

head but cooler weather the latter part
of this week will help to ease up the
flood tides. High water can be ex-
pected, however. which only gradual
prevent from reaching damaging
floods.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

w. T. and Allen Obert. with their
wives. motored up to the state bridge
Sunday and enjoyed a picnic lunch.
They were Joined in the afternoon by
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ. Anderson and Mrs
Minnie Taylor. the editors flivver
making the trip without disaster.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mrs. II. w. Chiles, the daughter,
Miss Marjorie, and little son. Harold,
arrived home Sunday from Los An
geles. California, where they spent
the winter. They were met in Grand
Junction by Mr.. Chiles. They were to
have arrived three weeks earlier. but
the Illness of Mrs. Chiles prevented.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mrs. NJ. F. Keen. manager of the
Western Union Telegraph company in
this city, will leave this afternoon for
Grand Junction to attend conference
of officials and managers of that COM
pany in session Saturday and Sunday
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Travelling men in from the San Juan
country this week say they Travelled
where the snow was way up ABOVE
the tops of the coaches. The high
snow is just beginning to melt.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

independent subscriptions have been
received this week as follows: r. c.
Hutchinson. C. D. Anderson, Walter G.
Hillman. C. E. Blaine, A. E. Penley,
James Arthur, d. NJ. Kicks, Chester
Pool, all of Delta.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Remember the Mayday Festival at
the Court House square, next Friday,
May 5, and be present. More than 500
children will participate. The hours
will be from a. m. to 1870 a. m.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Milton Starr was on our streets
Thursday from his Cory ranch. Ac-
costing the Independent man he said;
Il want to congratulate you on the
Independent II is line: and so much
in IT."
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

MIR. and Mrs. Albert Salisbury came
down Saturday morning by auto from
Telluride. where Albert is employed in
a meat market, visiting until Tuesday
with relatives and friends.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

w. f. Schoolfield was here from
Delta the latter part of last week and
remained over Sunday. He was look
ing after the stock interests and bust
ness OF his company.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

New subscriptions to Independent
are coming in regularly. Nearly every
day one or more joins in the request
to have the leading home paper mailed
to them.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Misses Edna Porgess and Dorothy
guests of Miss Geraldine Kennicott
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

The residents of Escalante are plan
school house in that district. The OBJ
ject is a social one with a get-together-
spirit.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mrs. w. l.. Savage, of Crawford, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Carl
Burch, of Delta. for a short time.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

The Eastern Star ladies had doings
at Masonic hall Tuesday night and the
big crowd present had most enjoy
able time.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Jesse ID. Helmick. of 18th Cavalry.
Troop /. U. S. A. stationed at Hachiti.
New Mexico. is entered upon Indepen-
dent list as a regular subscriber. this
week.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mrs. c. p. Hopson went to Grand
Junction Saturday to spend Easter
with friends and enjoy few days TAX
ing in the town.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Wright and daughter.
Lee. made trip to Grand Junction
Friday in their new car. They report
good roads and an enjoyable trip.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Local poultry demand is strong, hens
bringing 12c. alive. Eggs are plentiful
and low, ranging at about 15c.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

W. f. Obert, as agent, this week
sold the VIM. A. Moore farm in North
Delta to l. B. Raichart for s1,400, or
500 per acre.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

C. H. Johnson and family moved to
Delta Tuesday from Olathe. taking
dwelling in model block. Mr.. John
son is with the reclamation service
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Knights Templar Masons, Delta
Commandery. tripped to Montrose on
Sunday in an imposing string of auto
mobiles. The jaunt was merely a
social one.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Douthitt and Mrs.
Strawhecker and family, motored to
Hotchkiss Sunday afternoon.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Lawson were here
from Telluride the latter part of last
week. visiting relatives and friends.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Special, Read thisl At Oscars
place. 43l Main street, one new $500
White rotary sewing machine. $500.
One Singer. in fine condition. $40.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Luther died Sunday and was
buried Monday Monday.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Vivian and Wayne Lewis came here
from Montrose last Friday to spend
a few days visiting their grandma, Mrs.
Ella r. Lewis, Gunnison valley.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John Cochran, OF La
zear. were guests OF Mrs. Cora Turner.
Saturday. Mr.. Cochran is principal
of the Lazear schools.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Miss Pearl Mills. of Olathe. was the
guest OF the Misses Killian at their
beautiful home on Garnet mesa Thurs
day and Friday.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

F. ]. Stewart was a Delta visitor
yesterday from Cedaredge.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mr.. J. Keiser. of Austin, was Delta
visitor Tuesday.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Among visitors in the city Saturday
were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Cochran, for
mer residents and well known to Delta
people. now residing at Lazear.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Otto Smith, one of the leading ran
business visitor to Delta Monday.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mrs. ]. H. Roper and children are
here from their new home in New
Mexico, visiting with Mrs. Roper's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs j. H. Oliver.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

A. L. Reynolds. the popular merchant
at Eckert was among the visitors to
Delta Tuesday evening.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Lambert are NOV
ing out to California mesa, on the May
field ranch this week
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

John Landry of Delta spent Easter
Sunday with his family in Montrose.
J. E. Beckley, of this city, made
trip to Denver the first of the week.
The residence of T. E. Lamb, on
Dodge street, is being handsomely re-
painted.
r. V. Steele, of Hotchkiss, was
Montrose visitor the latter part of last
week
J. s. Ingram was in the city Saturday
from the Perkins ranch, for which he
is manager, near Olathe.
Geo. S. Conklin's residence at cor
ner of Fifth and Palmer, is getting
some Improvements at the hands of
the carpenters.
Capt H. A Smith of Escalante made
final proof on his homestead before
Milton r. Welch. U. S. Commissioner
on Saturday.
Ice deliveries are beginning to be
made to household refrigerators,
which is a strong argument for this
early spring.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28
LOCAL AND PERSONAL,

The showing of the lawn mower is
now up to you.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

A. B. Crabill was in Montrose Sun
day
The assessors forces are busy sched-
uling the property of the county.
Some people can't talk to you with
out waving their front feet in your
face.
Farm work is making good progress
Corn planting and beet seeding are
we'll along.
Sundays ball game between Delta
and Somerset on Delta grounds, is ex-
pected to be "dinger."
Water Commissioner w. o. Hersum,
of Olathe, was up this way on his
first official trip for this season, Mon
day.
Stockham Bros. & Co., received a
full carload of 5O-horse power Stude-
baker automobiles the first of this
week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. David R.
Bearce, on April "a. 1916. fine eight
pound boy. Mother and child doing
nicely.
blue-battles. They are the most harm
full and loathsome of all the fly family
and are the first to arrive.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-04-28

John Landry of Delta spent Easter
Sunday with his family in Montrose.