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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-14
RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

The handsome residence prop
erty of Mrs. j. NJ Reid is now
offered for sale. Large, comfort
able residence, steam heat, hard
wood floors, ETC., with nice barn,
servants quarters and all neces-
sary out buildings and spacious
grounds. On very attractive
terms. On the hill and close in
TO business section, in splendid
neighborhood. LIZ interested, see
Mrs. Reid. tic
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-14
TOLL LINE NOW OPEN.

The Home Tele. Co. opened its
tor line between Hickman and
Union City at III O'Clock hast Fri
day. This will be a great con-
veuieIice to subscribers of both
systems, as there is no charge for
the service. This line runs via
Jordan. Manager \. w. Davis is
to be congratulated upon his sue
cess IN this undertaking.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-14
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT.

At a beautifully appointed
luncheon IN this city, Miss Marie
Brevard announced her engage
ment and approaching marriage
to Davenport Cherry, of Macon,
Ga- The wedding will take place
here October 10th. Miss Brevard
Is one of Fulton county's finest
and most popular ladies.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-14

New sweet potatoes and fresh
waterelons at Bondurant Bro
Scientists insist that lightning
a mars belt viii prevent hunger.
Here GOES
James Whitcomb Riley left an
estate of 100000. The woriu
ha. quit starving poets.
And now painted stockings are
becoming fashionable for batn1ng
beach wear. Where's the DeecA
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-14

I have opened a new plumbing
shop near Hamblet's grocery and
am prepared to look after all work
In this lime. Work guaranteed
and prices reasonable. I viii APP
preciate q share of your business.
Phone 280.-WESS ADAMS.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-14
M. E. CHURCH NOTICE.
Services for Sunday, Sept. IL,
will be as follows:

VIII De as tOIIOWS:
Junior church at IL a. IN. with
sermon by the pastor.
Subject: "Six things that are
told us about a great man.
IL the revival at the Christian
church continues there VIII be
no evening service. There will
be no prayer meeting as long as
the nesting continues. - r. g.
Douglass, pastor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-14

The happiest man ism t the fel-
low who has millions He is usual
ly colored man who hasn't a
jitney to his name, but has just
filled up on pork chops and who
is playing a guitar In the kitchen
after supper.
FOR RENT: Until Jan. Is
5 rooms, with bath, suitable for
light housekeeping, over Hickman
Drug Co. See E. Dobson, at Dob
son s store. tic
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-14
Whenever You Need General Tonic
lake Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-14

FOR SALE, cheap-small Fair
banks-Morse pump engine In good
condition. Cal ON F. NJ. Case. tic
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28

WANTED-1st class milker. Apply at Golden Eagle Stables. 217 N. Center dr
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28
AUCTION SALE

AUCTION SALE
 TUESDAY MARCH 2STH 1916 Eleven miles northwest of Phoenix, AriZ., on the Grand Canal, or four miles west of Glendale, and one mile south. Having decided to devote my attention to mining property, I have instructed c. o. McMurtry to sell all my personal property at Public Auc- tion on the above date. COMMENCING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK
 SHARP
 535 HEAD OF LIVE STOCK Consisting of 80 head extra fine Hol- stein dairy cows, two to four years old, all we'll marked; 80 head Holstein heifers, one and two years old, all nicely marked; 25 head 2-year-old Holstein springers; 80 head steers one and two years old; 35 head calves, steers and heifers; registered HOl- stein bulls.
 15O HEAD OF HOGS 15 HEAD OF HORSES AND MULES
 FARMING IMPLEMENTS Free Lunch at Noon to Everybody. Terms of Sale: Six months time given.
 R. H. COOPER, OWNER c. o. McMURTRY, AUCTIONEER
 c. A. Whitfield, Clerk 21 N. First Ave. Phone 1910
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28

WA NTED-S ,cOnd hand furniture of all kinds. highest cash prices paid. See Taylor. 241 West Washington St. Phone 1917. If
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28
For Sale Houses

IT'S A SHAME BUT WE HAVE To Do It-When man has to sell his home under cost, it's shame and such is the case in this. A fine well built five-room bungalow, well located large lot shade, fruit and roses, close in and on the car line, for only twen- ty-six hundred dollars and on easy terms Don't miss seeing this Ex- elusive with Fred A. Dibble. IA w. Adams St. with Herbert s. Prince Co.
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Arizona republican., 1916-03-28

160 ACRE relinquishment a couple of miles from Casa Grande all the very incest of sandy loam; 40 acres under fence. g fit. to an inexhaust- ible supply of soft fresh wat CT for irrigation purposes. On account of it's Northern Cold blast protection, it's southern slope, it's drainage for cold air currents, its mellow sandy loam, it's 32 it. irrigation water, makes of it a natural and an ideal location for a nursery or an orange grove. Price $550.00. McFate, 46 E. Adams. If
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28

GLENDALE AND PEORIA LANDS, THE BEST IN THE VALLEY. JUST NOW WE ARE OFFERING A FEW FINE 20 AND 40 ACRE ALFALFA FARMS AT LOW PRICES AND ON
 EASY TERMS. WE HAVE THE BEST. SEE US BEFORE YOU BUY. MYERS AND CARRICK, GLEN
 DALE. TEL. 8. If
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28

FURNISHED Apartment house, 3 flats of rooms each, strictly modern,
 cost $4100. Owner. compelled to sac rifice at $3100, paying $4S.00 per month. Better than 20 per cent. For Terms ask, Macdonald, 12s N. 1st Ave. dr
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28
Auctions
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AUCTION SALES B. w. GETSINGER has recently conducted some of the largest and1 most successful stock sales in the valb lev. He will be glad to sell for you. See him for terms and dates. All time paper cashed.
 B. w. GETSINGER Phone 15S6 16 E. Adams
 If
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28
For Sale Real Estate

A TEN IN ALFALFA
 WITH GOOD HOUSE
 All improvements made. Ten acres 41a miles out. New frame house; sheds for chick ems. Small orchard. A dandy little alfalfa home place, and all at $2,500.00. See
 DWIGHT B. HEARD
 Central & Adams dp SPECIAL-5 acres just off car line near Indian school, soft water, i'm proved, $1750.00 for few days. 12O acres Buckeye water, $SO.80 acre, im- proved. E. s. Beall, Phone PIP. gs ALFALFA ALONG CAR LINE Beautiful ten-acre tract, in knee-deep alfalfa, clean and thick. along the Glendale car line west of Central avenue.
 You never heard of such prices, either with an old wa ter right at .$175.00 per acre. Compare with anything in this valley and then you'll choose this tract.
 DWIGHT B. HEARD
 Central & Adams .Sts dI
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28
Business Chances

A BARGAlN-Best chance ever on
 high grade gold and lead claims. Call at 3Y South 4th Ave. gs
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28

FOR SALElOne half interest in good manufacturing business. A. Pavell, Tempe, Ariz. dp
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28

TWO UNUSUAL BUYS-For the ranch at an exceptionally low figure. Two eighty acre tracts, both have permanent water and are north and west of Glendale. Fine soil and ex- cellent location. One at $70 per acre. the other at $67.5O per acre. Half cash will handle either.
 E. J. RENNITT & co. 1t
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28
AUCTION SALE March goth 1916

March goth 1916 Seven and e;half miles west of Phoenix, Arizona, on the Yuma road and F mile west of Fowler school house.
 Commencing at 10:30 sharp. Hav- ing decided to dispose of all my stock, I will sell at public auction on the above date the personal property.
 S5 HEAD CATTLE
 20 HEAD OF HOGS Free lunch at noon to everybody. Terms of sale given.
 R. H. McIlmoil, Owner c. O. McMURTRY, .AUCTIONEER c. A. Warrington, Clerk 21 North 1st Ave. Phone 1910
 If
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28

WANTED-First class male cook for camp, $75.00 per month, at once. Desert M. & D. Co.,, Wenden, Ariz.
 dr
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28

HERE'S YOUR "80" Mr.. Eighty Acre Buyer-Your attention to this level loamy . soil eighty acre tract-located in the midst of the well im- proved northwest alfalfa dis trict. It is special offering at $67.50 per acre. There have been a few such bargains heretofore, but they were sold very quickly. You may not have such an opportunity again. You must see this at once.
 DWIGHT B. HEARD
 Central & Adams Sts. d
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28
REPUBLICAN, WANT ADS POINT THE WAY
For Sale Miscellaneous


 ATTENTION, RANCHERS! Right now, while feed is cheap, is the best time to fatten your hogs Telephone 450 for prices on whole or ground barley, whole or ground maize. or ground barley and maize mixed. also shorts and middlings for little pigs. Bran is cheap now, mix it with barley or maize for your hogs.
 VALLEY FLOUR MILLS
 9th St. and Van Buren It MESQUITE POSTS for sale, 15c to 200. E. o. Brown, Scottsdale. gs FURNITURE REPAIRED AND RE-
 FINISHED by an expert. Prices very moderate, same as prevails in our entire stock of Household Goods. New tires fitted on Childrens go- carts while you wait.
 STANDARD FURNITURE co
 Opposite Gas Office) It
Arizona republican., 1916-03-28

U. s. LAND OFFICE PRACJ ICE Flats showing vacant U. s. and Ari- zona state lands; contests; mining;
 irrigation law. A. Mandl, formerly U. IS. Land Office. Rooms 9-11, II w. Adams. If
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

sections of the country, Cedaredge.
Paonia and Hotchkiss, who complain
that it delays their mail due to arrive
in the evening, until the following
day, and sometimes makes difference
of "a hours in it's receipt. The rail-
road people explain that the autos
have made and are making such in
roads into their business that they
cannot afford to put on excursion
trains for these games and have half
or more of those going to see them
make the trip in their own cars, so
they hold the trains for them. The
action is probably without authority
and a complaint to the postal author
tiles would likely put stop to it. and
at the same time put an end to the ex-
cursion arrangements by rail to the
BAH games, so it only remains for the
effort to be made and the choice to
be determined upon.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Our neighboring city, Montrose,
seems to be up against it on her wa
ter supply. the Press asserting that
the city is periodically without water
and at the mercy of fires. 1t is also
said that the water from the sheep
infested Cimarron. is causing some ty-
phoid. Well, Delta had much the
same experience few years ago,
when this city had only the Dough-
spoon to depend upon, but it is differ
ent, now.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

The ball game at Paonia last Sun.
day which resulted In victory for
the Paonia team OF four to two over
Delta Giants. was one OF the strongest
games of the season. The playing
of both teams was good, single error
on the part Of Delta players being res
ponsible for the defeat of the home
team.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Inland" is, the name of the new
postoffice in the Escalante country,
and l. A Ward is its postmaster.
Petition was made for this office some
time ago, which was noted in and en-
couraged by Independent. The new
office will prove great convience to
goodly number of patrons of its
locality.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Help is reported rather hard to get
in the hay harvest now in progress.
The absence of rain and fine drying
weather is enabling the farmers to
get their first cutting of alfalfa up in
good shape. Most valley and lower
mesa meadows of the county have
been cut, but the mowers will be busy
for week or more yet.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

The Cedaredge chautauQua was, We
understand, entirely satisfactory and
met with warm praise from the citi-
zens of that town and vicinity. In
dependent heard one lecture Sunday
afternoon, and If the rest of the bill
was anywhere near as good. the
money investment by every one
attending was well spent.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

womn's Relief Corps held success
full meeting last Wednesday. The or
ganization voted to present Boy Scouts
with flag One new member received.
reshments wr srvdeSHRDLU SHRD
Refreshments were served.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

The holding Of trains for periods of
two and three hours, mainly at Mont
rose. in order that the patrons of ball
games may witness the games and
then return home, is calling forth a
lot of wrathfu1 protest from the upper
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Berries are going to be short crop.
Straw berries are about gone and there
as been no time when you could buy
for less than two boxes OF 35c. The
raspberry crop, it is said. will be fully
as short as the strawberry yield.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

The roads are very good as a rule,
but very dusty through the valley or
adobe sections. On the mesas, where
the red soil prevails, they are in
many long stretches almost like a
boulevard.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

City Commissioner l.. r. Wigram
and family drove to Cedaredge in their
auto Sunday and visited for a time
with Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Pratt Other
visitors at the Pratt ranch on the
same day were: Mr. and Mrs. Cole,
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Wal
ter Singleton.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

A C. Reed and r. C. Reed, father
and brother of Boss. Reed, well known
in Delta, but now in Denver, were
down from Cedaredge a part of last
week attending the injunction pro-
cedings in the case of the Surface
Creek Ditch and Reservoir company
and the Surface Creek Water Users
Association.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

The Grand Junction papers tell of
colon germs in that city's water and
advise consumers to boil that which
they drink, as several cases of typhoid
are in the city. Tho commissioners
are seeking the place of infection
along the source of the water supply,
1t would no doubt meet the approba.
tion of our consumers If our commits
sioners would have analysis of our
domestic water made at least once a
month. instead OF once in six months
anyway through the summer season.
From the number of cases already re-
ported over the Western Slope. It looks
like the season for typhoid might be
brisk. and everything that can be
done should be, to guard against an
epidemic Of that disease.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Despite a short fruit crop people
seem optimistic regarding good times
next fall and winter. What is raised.
in all lines. they argue, will bring
good prices and everybody is going 70
have money. Let us hope this will
prove true.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Delta's big chautauqua will begin
the finest ever presented in the state
ut promises to be well worth the at
tendance of every erson within reach
Those who have paid but the slightest
attention to Independent columns for
the past month, have some idea of the
magnitude of an undertaking to pro-
vide our people with such an educa-
tional and entertainment attraction
and we bespeak for it a very large
patronage.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

F. P. Bell. of Paonia, who was put
ting on some corrugated iron roofing
for E. ]. Mathews. at the latter's ranch
up the Gunnison, fell and split one
of his hands on the iron. DR.. Cleland
took about forty stitches in sewing up
the wound for dressing. Bell went
home to Paonia and report says his
injury is getting along nicely.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

nounces that the train will be held at
Montrose. July I'd and 4th, until after
the bali games on these days. Atten-
t on Is called to the fact that the train
is not held on the evening of the Sd.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Company D, Colorado Guards, we're
still in Golden, according to last re-
ports, awaiting to be ordered to the
border. number of the Colorado
regiments needed more recruits to
make out their full number, and so
were not ordered out at once.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

The local order of Rebekahs held
special meeting Saturday night, at
which the new officers of Montrose
hive were publicly installed in their
new places. There were a number
of members here from Montrose,
Olathe and vicinity.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

In the absence of DR.. Steele the
pulpit of the Methodist church will
Tripp. There will be no preaching
service in the evening, as all will
join in the union service at the Bap-
fist church
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

District No. 4. June 10, to vote on the
issue of $1,000 school bonds, for the
erection of two new school houses in
that district. one at the present loca-
tion and one across from Tom Woods
place, above Delta on the Uncompah-
gre, the other on lower Ash mesa
carried for the bonds all right, but be-
holding the election which might en-
danger their sale, it was decided to
hold the election over. and the date
of holding is again being advertised.
X. o. Daniels is secretary of the
school board.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Mrs. Jack and three children viii
arrive from Chicago this afternoon to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Pratt, at
Cedaredgc. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack are
cousins of Mr.. Pratt and visited here
three years ago.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

H. E. Perkins, sheep king. banker
and Republican politician, has been
on the streets of his home town a
part OF this week. 'Perk" is a busy
man. as well as genial one.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Mrs s. Porges. after spending
week in Chicago. has gone on to New
York City for visit. The girls are
in Cripple Creek visiting relatives
and friends. and Mr.. Porges is batch
ing and having good time with the
boys at home.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

L. w. Scott left for Norrie, Colorado,
Tuesday evening, where he and his
son have over 1000 head of sheep
ranging.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Mrs. ID. NJ Kicks returned with her
husband Sunday from Glenwood
Springs. where she had been visiting
friends. Mr.. Kicks motored to that
city Saturday and returned Sunday
evening.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30
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Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Cook are here
a few days visit with L. A. Cook,
father of Earl, when en- route to Calf
ornia.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

County Commissioner w. A. Shep-
herd is wearing his left hand In n
sling, having suffered crushed
thumb and breaking of ligatures In a
rock fall while out on the road look
ing after and helping In county work.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Mrs. l.. f. Hauser and little son,
Lloyd, returned to their home in ouray
= last Saturday. after visiting relatives
and friends in Delta for week or
more.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Mrs. ]. w. Douthitt very pleasantly
entertained the Harmony club on
Tuesday OF this week. All enjoyed a
delightful afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

There will be an old-fashioned bas-
ket picnic and canvas dance at the
Charles Fleenor ranch, near Read, on
the Fourth of July. Everybody vel
come.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Judge Dingman and family autoed to
Cedaredge and visited the Dfngman
ranch near that town, Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Herbert Deutsch. who was brought
down last week from Crawford to be
operated upon for appendicitis, is re-
ported recovering.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

z. E. Watts and Harry Mathers
came home from fishing on the Gunni-
son the latter part of last week, re-
porting good success.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Commissioner Shepherd reports
good road work in progress up Esca-
lante, where a new road is being con-
structed to the top. Most of the road
has been completed and is an auto
road, or will be as soon as it is pack
ed. Just now. being new, it is dusty
and heavy for machines, but is ex-
pected to be in fine shape for auto
travel little later on.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Mrs. John McVeigh suffered the
fracture of a rib and other injuries
Wednesday. when the horse she was
driving took fright and ran away. ov-
erturning the buggy. Her baby, which
McVeigh had started from their home
near Chipeta switch, midway between
Delta and Olathe, to the latter town
TO buy a ticket for her daughter who
was about to go on visit to friends
at Trinidad. Both Mrs. McVeigh and
the baby are expected to recover
nicely, though the little ones face was
badly cut and yesterday morning it
was unable to stand on its feet.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

II you are a candidate why not let
the voters know it. Our announce
ment columns are open to you.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Miss Esther Curtis, of Delta, left
last Saturday for Doylesville, where
she is to teach summer school.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

The big reduction sale of trimmed
hats is still on at The Glenn Millinery
Miss Erna Lamson left last week
for Council Bluffs, Iowa, to spend a
year with relatives.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

]. D. Wallace, of Cedar mesa, is re-
ported to have located four bee trees
last week, one of which he cut, hiving
the bees and securing a good amount
of honey.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

1t does beat the Deuce what some
people will stoop to in discouraging
any efforts to beautify city. The
Civic improvement department of the
Woman's club has done no end of
general public. The Boy Scouts
cleared off the weeds and dug flower
work in attempting to turn disgrace
full looking weed patch at the corner
of Fifth and Howard. into a park that
would be worthy of comment to the
beds and many beautiful plants were
set out Now what does some dirty
sneak do but steal number of choice
plants from the beds. There are
some people who would steal flowers
from martyrs grave If they were
sure they could get by with it.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Mr.. n. Il. Clack is recovering from
an attack OF illness which suddenl!
came upon him last week.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs A B. Crabill left
Monday for Salida, where the lady
passed through a surgical operation
in the Salida hospital. She is report
ed as recovering nicely.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

MIR. and Mrs. C. p. Shore are now
at Colorado City.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

Mary. Meyer. John Hilky, DR.. Hun
ter and son. Irvine, and f. E. Ham
mond. of Denver, went over to Meeker
by auto, returning wednesday with a
big bunch of fine native trout, and
they had also nice time camping
and cooking a part of their catch. The
drive was made home in day from
beyond Meeker. the start being made
at 1880 a. m. and the arrival home at
s p. m. They report the fishing over
that way fine. but not nearly so good
as It will be in two OF three weeks
from now. However. as the party re-
port having caught 80 fine mountain
trout In two hours. it looks like they
were striking pretty we'll. Independ-
ent Is under obligations to DR.. Hum
ter for . mess Of the beauties.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-30

H. NJ. Carlson has gone to Black.
hawk, Colorado
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Travis are now
in Saint Paul, MINI.
Quite a number went up to Paonia
last Sunday to see the ball game.
One lot of hats to be sold at csc,
and one lot at $195. Glenn Millinery.
Mrs. George w. Bruce was hostess
to the F. F. club Wednesday after
noon.
Mr. T. ]. Harshman, of Cory, had
an arm broken in an auto accident,
this week. We have not learned par
ticulars.
Mr.. B. L. Bertram was down from
Eckert Tuesday and made Independ-
ent office a pleasant call, leaving a
substantial check for subscription.
Mrs. Hattie Rist-Boggs came in from
Salt Lake City last week, for a visit
with her sister, Mrs. Henry Rist, Or
chard City.
Ford automobile for sale, in good
condition. Leaving Delta, must sell
at once. Phone Sill. Rev. H. A.
Brooks, corner Third and Grand.