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The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

s. r. Boyden. living in the Hunt
house on Garnet mesa. will leave next
Thursday for Ashley. Nebraska, where
he has purchased an interest in n
bank at that place. and OF which he
will take the management and office
OF cashier. He will ship household
goods and with his family drive to
the new location by auto.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

II. w. Chiles returned the first Of
the week from California, where he
went n week previous to attend the
funeral of his mother. whose death
was announced in last issue of In
dependent.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Attention is called to our list of
announcements which is assuming
very respectable proportions. To the
list this week is added the name of
Mr.. ]. E Porter as candidate for
sheriff
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

A letter from Prof. E. H. Homberger
who is putting in the vacation season
on the faculty of the Teachers Col
lege at Greeley, gives the information
that more than 1000 teachers are en-
rolled as students at the summer term
OF that institution.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

We heard of little girl the other
day, one side of whose face was black.
to the cause we were informed that
the other side was black. also. Some
people get to be almost too cute to
live.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

The Delta company of Colorado
guards are training every day and
sleeping on their arms, ready for the
start to Mexico. When the boys left
Paonia to join the company at Delta
the band, with cheering crowd of
friends followed them to the depot
Captain Charlesworth is advertising
for recruits.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

C. E. Specht, travelling passenger
agent of the Rio Grande, was in Delta,
last of the week, and made the Inde-
pendent office a pleasant call. He
states that the San Juan excursion to
Salt Lake this year is going to be BET
ter than ever
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Rev. Oliver McCully was quite bad
ly hurt last Saturday when his team.
with which he was cultivating ground.
took fright and ran away. When
found Rev. McCully was unconscious.
but was revived and we understand
he is now getting along nicely.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Mr.. Pace. who is now living in Del
Ia, was home a couple OF days this
week on visit to his family, from
PlacerviIle. where himself and asso-
ciates are doing some mine develop
ment.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

The super-eIcellence OF Independent
last week must be credited to Mrs.
+. r Stearns, one OF the brightest
woman writer's OF the Western Slope
who was in editorial charge during
the absence OF Mr.. Anderson on i'm
portant business-fishing.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

When a man who has gone fishing
and falls in the river, somebody is
sure to ask if it was not Anderson.
Some fellow had the audacity to ask:
did you get wet?" Yes, all the water
we encountered. as far down as we
went was wet-more than that we'll
fall in again, If we want to.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

DR.. o. A. Duncan came down from
Crawford Monday. accompanied by Mr.
H. Y. Deutsch, bringing the son Of the
latter gentleman to Delta to be oper-
ated upon for appendicitis.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

A fire alarm was sounded Tuesday
shortly afternoon. coming from the
residence OF Leonard Baird, on Fourth
street The fire, which started in
the basement, was quickly overcome.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

News came last week of the mar
riage of Miss Barry Johnson, on June
4, to Mr. John Tillie, at Newport. Ar
kansas. The married couple will re-
side at HoNie, Arkansas. Miss John
son was a former Delta girl, having
been born and raised in North Delta.
and she has many warm friends here
to wish her life of happiness.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

DIR. A. E. Miller returned from Den
yer Tuesday with a new wyllis-
Knight auto. and ]. E. Hillman arriv-
ed homo yesterday with a like ma
chine.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

E. Z. Watts and Harry Mathers
started to the upper Gunnison fishing
grounds Monday. dragging a trail car
on which was loaded their bait"
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

The Philalethea class of the Baptist
church enjoyed a wiener fry at Roubi'
deau on Tuesday evening. The affair
was a delightful one for all.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

G. A. Briggs came down from
Hotchkiss Wednesday and went up to
Cedaredge. where he expected to take
a position with the lumber company
of that town.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Marcel left early
Saturday morning by auto for the
Paradox country. returning late Tues.
day evening.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
LOCAL. AND PERSONAL

Floyd Harding will leave for Denver
Sunday, making the trip on his motor
cycle.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Leaving town, will sell fine milk
COW. wagon and harness, at sacrifice.
Coop. phone $50. s. F. Boyden.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Lester Shock left for California on
Wednesday, where he may or may not
conclude to remain.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Harvey, Jr., Wednesday,
June 14th.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Forsythe's Ferris Wheel and Carry
Us-All, corner Fifth and Main, one
week. commencing. June %. See ad.
on back page.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Mrs. l.. ]. Hanigan and little son.
Allen. were east bound passengers
Saturday morning for Canon City, for
a visit with the formers sister.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Bernice and Boswell Reed came in
Wednesday evening from Denver, for
visit with their grandparents, Judge
and Mrs. R. NJ Logan.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Roy Arterberry returned home on
Tuesday evening from Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Delta has again had its share Of
dusty. windy weather again this week.
Just why We should have so much
more wind than usual this season is
one OF the mysteries the weather man
has failed TO explain
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

There were more big fish hooked in
the Gunnison last week than for
long time. All but one got away.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Mrs. Carolyn Seaton returned Tues
day from spending two weeks vaca-
tion at Meeker. where she was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Patton,
and where she reports enjoying very
happy time.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Field crops are fairly jumping since
the hot weather started in. Our farm
ers will grow lots of stuff and will get
good prices.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

The Camp Fire Girls of the Eckert
district enjoyed a picnic on the Bur
ritt ranch last week.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

George Young went up to his ranch
and range at Twenty-Five Mile mesa
last week, to round up cattle and
brand his calves.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Mr.. John Quincy Adams and Miss
Ida Arndt, of Montrose, were united
in marriage at the Methodist parson-
age in Delta, Saturday evening. June
is, DR.. C. B. Steele officiating. The
happy couple Immediately returned to
Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

The Montrose team is to play Delta
again next Tuesday, with McGraw as
pitcher. Joe has been hardening his
muscles on the farm for some time
and should be able to give an exhibi-
ton of real ball tossing.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

The roads generally over the count
ty are getting very dusty. Would like
to see J. Pluvious get out his sprink-
Ter.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Marriage licenses were issued this
week as follows: Percy Houtts, Jr.,
of Cedaredge and Miss Liva Belle
Holmes, of Delta; John Q. Adams and
Miss Ida Arndt
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Ex-senator Geo. Stephan made trip
on business, going in his auto.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Eugene Dugan, having returned to
Ash mesa, is stopping at the Luqueer
home.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Nearly everybody we have asked
for news this week replied: 1--WE are
having windy weather" The same to
you!
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

A. T. Forney, former ranchman of
the Surface Creek section has gone
to Montana. He may decide to locate
in the northwest.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
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A. L. Perry motored down from
Hotchkiss Monday, with some passen-
gers.
The merry-go-round and ferris
wheel are here, harbingers of the
chautauqua crowd.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
Will Moore, of Cedaredge, was down
to his Ash mesa ranch last week.

Will Moore, of Cedaredge, was down
to his Ash mesa ranch last week.
Eugene Dugan, having returned to
Ash mesa, is stopping at the Luqueer
home.
little son of Mr.. Garrison, on Ash
mesa, is reported ill with typhoid
fever.
Wednesday was the longest day OF
the year. Yesterday was a close
follower
Some watermelons have made their
appearance in Delta markets, but are
or course, foreigners.
The Mothers Jewels of the Meth
odist church enjoyed a picnic on the
church lawn Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Harry B. Stockham left yes
terday for Markle, Indiana, for an ex-
tended visit with relatives and
friends.
Nearly everybody we have asked
for news this week replied: 1--WE are
having windy weather" The same to
you!
George Young went up to his ranch
and range at Twenty-Five Mile mesa
last week, to round up cattle and
brand his calves.
Bernice and Boswell Reed came in
Wednesday evening from Denver, for
visit with their grandparents. Judge
and Mrs. R. NJ. Logan.
Attention is called to our list OF
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Mrs. Harry B. Stockham left yes
terday for Markle, Indiana, for an ex-
tended visit with relatives and
friends.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

The Mothers Jewels of the Meth
odist church enjoyed picnic on the
church lawn Wednesday afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23
Why not swat the human flyvg

J. E. Porter was in Paonia yester-
day on business.
There's a lot of mouth license to
this base ball talk. Keep your shirt
on.
You need and should have a home
newspaper. Which one can you best
afford to be without
Will Jacobs writes that he is in
New York City, seeing the sights, and
that it sure is some town.
Misses Edith and Ruth Farmer were
among Delta people who went to Glen
wood Springs Strawberry day.
Misses Ella and Lila Landreth, of
Delta, were recent visitors with Miss
Hazel Freeland, of Ash mesa
Ex-senator Geo. Stephan made trip
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The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Some watermelons have made their
appearance in Delta markets, but are
or course, foreigners.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

A little son of Mr.. Garrison, on Ash
mesa, is reported ill with typhoid
fever.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

Wednesday was the longest day OF
the year. Yesterday was close
follower.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-23

J. E. Porter was in Paonia yestel
day on business.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
.ConsularSysten
Gets Fine Tribute
English Linen and Steel Indus
trics Forced TO Depend on
Our Reports.

LONDON, March 2.--Thc American
consular system received .nota,bie
tribute during the discussion by
tn" British Chambers Of Commerce of
the Improvement OF the British con-
sular service President Sterling. prcsi-
dent of the i:c!fas, delegation, and one
OF the largest linen producers in Great
britain, said that whenever he required
exact technical details concerning
linen, iie!fas;'s chief industry. he was
Obliged Ia seek 1T in the American
consular reports. which contained bet
ter Information concerning linen than
I'll, British government or the Belfast
trade possessed.
y Sheffield delegate. representing ono
OF the great steel industries, said his
factory was compelled to use a rare
mineral alloy in the production Of
essential war supplies, and that IL was
unable TO manufacture the alloy until
II could get details from American
consuiar reports.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
MORTGAGE PROTECTED
FROM CONflSCATION
IL Vehicle scd for Hauling Liquor IL
Taken Mortgage Must lie Ne-
hp0Ctcd.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
t.ihEIGli, y. G., March Mine
opinions were delivered this weekly
delivery day by the Supreme Court.
The list follows:
Bynum vs. Turner. Pasouotank
County, action dismissed: Wrieh, vs.
Thompson and Moscley. Pasquotank, re-
.crsed: Skinner vs.. Thomas, Pasuuo-
tank. affirmed: State VS.. Bass. Nash. re-
Nersed: Woodland VS.. SteiM, Wilson, no
error; Bank OF Colcrain vs.. Cox. Bcrtic
affirmed: in re viii OF Cole. Lee, affirm
ed: Taylor VS.. Johnson, Harmett, APP
peal dismissed; Burwell vs.. town ri
Ellington, Harnett, modified and af-
iirmcd.
Ia skinner vs.. Thomas. from Pasouo-
tank the court rcafiirncd the law that
in cases where an automobile or other
vehicle Is seized while being used bv
the owner for transporting liquors. and
thcr" Is mortgage on the vehicle, the
contiScation cannot apply 10 the eX-
tent Of cutting the mortgacee ont OF
his interest to the amount OF the mort
gage. Judge Allen wrote the majority
opinion for the court. and there WAS a
dissent by Chief Justice Clarke in
which he holds that there should he,
under the proper construction of the
law. complete contiscation whether the
vehicle Is rented or is under mort
gage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
IN AND OUT or TOWN.

alr. and Mrs. Henry Aylett Sampson,
Of West Avenue, left yesterday for a
visit to Charleston. S. G.
Miss Ann Rcy Johnston has returned
10 Richmond, after visiting her cou-
sin, Miss Isabelle Parkinson, at the
University OF Virginia
Mrs. George Bull has returned to her
apartment. at SlG Park Avenue. after
visit to friends in York, S. c.
Miss Josephine Saul. of this city, is
tho guest of friends In Georgia for a
stay OF several weeks.
Mrs. George L. Browning and Miss
Elizabeth Ransom, Of Orange, arc stop-
ping at the Jefferson Hotel here
Or. and Mrs. a. 4. Marsteller will
leave shortly for Cuba, where they will
make their future home.
Judge and Mrs. Martin Williams, Of
-"ies county, arc spending somc time
at Murphy's Hotel. in this city.
Mrs. Mary A. Vincent. OF this city,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
INTO GERMAN
ROUMANIAN I"OI,E-S0Ni;

She translated into German the ia
Noriic Rouma folk song, and wroi G
some short novels and dramas Some
OF her publications are: Thoughts Of
"A Queen "Edlecn Vaughan" Shadows
on iife'S Dial" and "a Real Queens
Fairy Book"
She was an interchangeable worker In
reviewers who have been received at
her palace have found her answering
her innumerablc letters herself on a
typewriter, four of which machines she
had In constant use. equipped for writ :
ing in English ltoumanian, French and
German. Once Il pupil Of Ruhinstcin,
she was skilled in the playing OF the
piano, and she was also gifted as an
artist
Having lost her own little girl. she
pictured herself as mother to millions
OF Roumanian children, and among
them she WAS held in great affection
AS TO woman's work. Carmen sylvia"
often expressed herself in interviews
"A woman she said, lis made for the
home. Her hands should be trained to
do beautiful things. things which she
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
PARENTS ARE CONVINCED
THEIR SON WAS MURDERED
VI. J. MoncrIef. Follow Ing Discovery OF
BOdy. GTrrS Reward for Ar
rest Of SIaycrs.
Especial to The Tirnes-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
HOpEWt.LL VA, March 2.--BclicV-
inE that his son, NJ. j. Moncrict. who
disappeared from his home at CITY
Point on December IL. and whose body
two days later was found floating in
the James River. was murdered and
not accidentally drowned. W. j. Mon
Grief to-day offered u reward OF 1000
for information leading to the arrest
of persons responsible for the death Of
mis- son. The reward WAS offered in IA
letter received by Il local paper to
day
Young Moucref left his home at City
Point on December -. oStcnsibly TO
take boat ride with two or three
OF his friends Two or three days later
his body was found floating in the
river by Du FONT police officers. who
were searching the river for It, The
Young mans mother claims that she
watched the boat In which her son was
riding while il was anchored at Il point
near where his body Was found.
After young MoncricrS diSuDpcar-
ance had been noted. inquiries among
occupants OF the boat in which he is
SAID to have been passenger, failed
10 elicit any information that would
clear up the facts concerning the sun
posed drowning.
Money and jcwclry, which he had
when last seen. We're not found in his
clothing when his body was discovered
and this led the parents to suspect foul
play. The body was eXhumed and a
second inquest held over IT, but Moth
ing was learned that would lead the
coroner to suspect foul play.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

is spending few days in New York
Mrs. Horace Hawes ana Miss Mary
ij""cs. OF Monument Avenue, are guests
Of Mrs. Tazcwcll Taylor in Norfolk
Miss Louise Mcneil. OF Richmond
~ VISITING her aunt. Mrs. George W.
Poland. III Charlottesville.
Miss Marion Parker, who has been
spending Il few DAYS in Norfolk. en-
route from Richmond, has returned 10
nor home. In Norfolk
Mrs. William CloDton has returned
to Richmond. after Il visit to hcr par
erits. Mr. ana Mrs. |. NJ. Bergman, in
Newport News.
Miss Eliza Montgomery has returned
1" Richmond. after visiting Miss Mil
drcd Hemingway, IN Norfolk.
Mrs. W. W Starkc, VINO has been the
guest OF her mother, Mrs. 7. y. st.
John, here, IN. returned 20 her home
iu Norfolk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

whole life to philanthropy. Although
she had practiced her literary talents
IN limited way for many years, it
was not until the death of her first
and only child. at the age OF four, that
nluch or her work was published.
Though her poems lose much from the
translation. one glimpse OF favori; @
theme IL AS follows
The faircst word on earth that's heard,
ON human lips the faircst word,
Is mother.
TO whom such name shall once belong
High honor hers her whole life long
\ mother
But All her earthly joys are DER
Who is and then who is no more
\
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
ALLEGED "BLIND TIGER"
PAYS FORFEITED ROND
Snecial 10 Tho Tirnes. Dispatch.l

I'V'-'-tttl 10 IFF 7 IIIFts- DE I'II.
RALEIGH. y. c.. March 2.--GeorGc
Cathey. alleged blind tiger" of AShe-
VILE, who was about to he eStradited
from West Vireinia, paid TO the Bun
combc County authorities to-day his
S2.200 forfeited bond and Governor
Craig made an order resembling the cX-
tradition warrant. However, the Gov
crnor states that if Cathcy returns to
North Carolina at any time he will be
liable for the twenty-one months OF
road sentence on account of which
he fed the state when the Supremc
Court affirmed the sentence
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
Sarum onS-Shnnks.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
CREWE, VA, March 2.-AIiss Mabel
Shanks and Cleveland Sammons We're
married Yesterday in tho home Of the
brides mother. Mrs. Bettie Shanks.
only the immediate relatives and
friends were present to witness the
ceremony performed by the brides
pastor, Rev. (. Battcn. OF the Methodist
Church. After an extended trip to
Florida they will he at home in Grove.
where the groom has a position with
tho Norfolk and Western Hallway
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
VIII Hcnr "niIix" Sun,Inr.

Mrs Gill, famous for her cupid
specials. announced Yesterday that she
would run an excursion To Baltimore
on March, .. that thermometers might
have chance to hear BILLY" SUNDAY
the wcll-known evangelist.
Mrs. CHS special will leave Rich
mond at S:l5 o'clock Thursday morn
ing March Q, and on the return trip
VIII arrive in this city Friday night at
~ O'Clock. The proceeds will be de-
voted to the Male Orphan Asylum
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

can do by her own hrcsidc. and there
her husband should find her.
Her husband, King Charles l.. of Eou-
mania. died in October, 1914. past sew
cniy-hvc years OF age. Since then the
Queen Mother herself had been In ILL
health. suffering particularly from cat
aract in both eyes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03
W0,IEN's MEETINGS.

There viii he An iinpor,an, meeting
OF t;ntrr PARK circle of TIA" Childrcu's
Aid Of TIC War Relief Association to-
day 1T IL o'clock AT tho residence Of
Mrs. g. e. Pinckncy, los Seminary Ave-
nuc, Gintcr Clark.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

The regular monthly meeting OF The
board of managers of the Woman's
Exchange will hc held to-day at IL
o'clock at IN" Exchange. \ fun at
tendance ~ desired
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

Chesterfield Chapter. United DauEh-
tors Of the Confcdcrscy, Viii hold it's
regular monthly meeting this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock at BainbridEc
Street Baptis, Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

The R"bckah Petcrrin Circle Of the
Kings Daughters NH meet with Mrs.
Charles VI. Mason this afternoon AT 1
o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

James River Garden club will meet
at the residence or Miss Saliic Archer
Anderson. 1913 West Franklin street,
on Monday afternoon at o'clock. \
full attendance Is desired.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-03

The oakwood Memorial Association
VIII meet this afternoon at o'clock At
st Johns Church.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-22
BIG BROTHER DAY IS SUNDAY

BIG BROTHER DAY IS SUNDAY
There is an old saying that when
the Elks do a thing it is well done'
and there is not a doubt but that
this truth will be well illustrated.
The Big Brother movement has TAX
en- hold Of every member Of Elks
Lodge No. 1921 and they are sure
that not Little Brother who attends
the big doings on the gladstone
morning but will be supremely hap
py.
One of the Big Brothers who will
not be able to attend handed ever an
amount of money sufficient to enter
tain five little brothers. OF course
the public will not know everything
that happens at the big doings, but
if you will ask any kid that was
there, or merely observe his counter
ance when he comes away, you will
know beyond a shadow Of doubt that
the affair was grand success.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-22

MI. P. G. O'Brien was in the Re.
view office this morning and re-
ported that the shipments of cauli-
flower were very satisfactory.
Choice fresh Western Eggs tor
sale. 35c per doz. at the City Market t.
DIAMOND RING for sale-Price
$4,000. Apply to this Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Lesh of sec
ond street will entertain their son.
0. S. Lesh and family of Hammond.
La, during the Christmas season.
Heinz Dill Pickles, zoe per can, at
Dyer-Lehmann's.
See our display of jewelry at low
prices. Xmas. presents. Peoples Drug
Co.
A unique tribute to the ingenuity
Of Mr.. Maurice Blum, manager of
Dyer-Lehmann Co., in advertising
their famous Dyleco coffee. is seen
in the window display of this pro-
duct which has for its central figure
q large hornets nest.
SEE I. w. PADDOCK FOR IN
SURANCE.
HORSE FOR SALE-Gentle bug
" horse in fine condition. Apply to
Mrs. Tom Hennesy. 2wks