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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-06-14
Launches Rough Rider and Teddy

Launches Rough Rider and Teddy Moncay, . a. m.-chomles Sunny PoInt), connecting with mall carrier for sulxss and all points on West Coast Prince of WaIss Island. Tuesday, 6 a. m.-Metlakahhas and oolomi. Wednesday, . A m.-lorins Yes Bay fcannery Hatoheey) ssiI leland Hot spFines end Shrimp Bay. Thursday, ' .. m.--8ams e Monday. Friday, 8 a. m.-Kasaan, t Camp, Rush q Brown and HoiiIs.
 Saturday. 8 a. m.- HadIey Carries Passengers and Freight
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The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
Successful Year
Closed by Schools

On Friday evening last occurred
the final exercises in connection with
school days of Delta Glass '16 at which
time the commodious Methodist church
was crowded to its capacity with. rela-
tives and admiring friends.
Promptly at the appointed hour the
splendid class of young men and
women entered the church to the
strains of a march, vending their way
down the aisle between rows of young
girls carrying rose garlands. The
opening chorus by the class assisted
by other classes, forming a choir of
seventy voices, was triumph of musi-
cal skill. This was followed by vari-
Gus numbers literary and musical, the
eliminating number and the most in
teresting. at least to the class, being
the presentation of diplomas, by Mr.
C. II. Stewart, president of the board
As stated in our last issue. there
we're A members, SO girls and boys,
nearly all of whom will continue their
education in some Of the many schools
of the state.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
DEATH GREATEST
BLOW ENGLAND HAS KNOWN

London, June 6.-Lord Kitchener
and members OF his staff were drown
ed last night when the cruiser Hamp-
shire was sunk either by mine or
torpedo off the Orkney islands while
proceeding to the port of Archangel.
Russia. The news of Kitchener's
death is the most stunning blow Eng
land has sustained in years. Kitch-
ener was the one outstanding person
ality of whom the people talked and
all believed him a great man not
withstanding newspaper criticism.
News of his death spread rapidly and
crowds gathered at the government Of
fices which had to be dispersed by
the police. All flags are at half mast.
Between 200 and 300 men went down
with the cruiser. The war council
at once was assembled. Successors
suggested include David Lloyd George.
Lord Derby and Sir William Robinson
chief-of-stoff. Kitchener was on his
way to Russia for conference.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
Forty Ladies Are
Delighted Guests

A delightful afterooon party was
given at the home of Mrs. H. e. Ty-
Ter, when that lady, with Mrs. G. P.
Hopson and Mrs. John Vanderpool
jointly entertained forty ladies at
one O'Clock luncheon, followed by
Progressive 800" which lasted until
five o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
The three course luncheon was
triumph of culinary art, for those
ladies are past masters in this line.
The house was tastily decorated in
quantities of flags and streamers of
national colors, while every conceiv-
able nook was filled with pansies,
peonies and roses.
A novel feature was the arrange
ment of card tables. This was in the
nature of a military progression.
hence the prominence of national
colors. Each table bore a miniature
tent bravely flying a flag Of the
country which it represented. The
ten countries represented were United
States, China, Russia, Turkey, Japan,
DSiSiuil, HeIhduS, GuSistuu, ltdiy ftuu
ireland. There were two pairs of cap
tains at each table, one pair of whom
guarded the trenches while the 9TH
er couple went to make new con-
quests. As a game was won by
couple they returned with nag. and
at the close of the afternoon by count
ing flags the winners of the most
games were announced. After several
hours of warfare" it was found that
Italy, Russia and China had each
twelve flags, while poor little Turkey
had but two. On drawing, Russia won
the souvenirs, which were silk flags
of four countries, while to Turkey was
given four Zeppelin guns made from
pickles.
The guests were unanimous in de-
claring it one of the very incest par
ties of the summer.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
Contributed by Joe Preeent.

The tall and shining yellow shoes
that all the girls are wearing are CIV
ing me a case of blues that many men
are sharing.
With interest, l must confess, I've
watched those tall shoes growing,
while shorter grows milady's dress, to
make better showing.
But every day l meet maid who's
added on more leather, and every day
l am afraid there may come windy
weather.
Perchance hurricane may blow
with suddenness surprising; then
where shall we poor fellows go while
wind and things are rising?
If we should be upon the street,
pray, ladies, have compassion! Don't
think US rude nor indiscreet; We did
not make the fashion!
And we can't crane our neck to
look at birds that are not flying. nor
can we always read a book while mo-
tor cars are shying. So look not on
US as a race of brutes devoid of feel
ing. To glance at beauty's no dis
grace, and looking isn't stealing!
A bachelor spends more money on
himself than a married man does on
his whole family-but it's worth it.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
NORTH DELTA GOSSIP
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The river ha7 fallen considerable
the past few days.
North Deltaites are beginning to
watch the Gunnison bridge anxiously.
will be out of its banks and we will
have to use the lower bridge.
Miss Mary Burnett is home after
the close of a successful term Of
school in the Escalante canon.
Mr.. Isensee is almost through thin
njn= s-,eets. The beet crop looks
good in North Delta this spring.
Lee Jacobs has his alfalfa cut and
first cutting so the farmers are cut
ting early to insure a good second
cutting.
Ernest Hovey's brother Frank and
family drove down from Montrose by
auto last week for few days visit.
Mrs. L. Q. Lewis gave an old fash
ioned sewing bee last week for Mrs.
Ernest Hovey. Those present were
MTS. T1ONty, MIS- AHuy ioi uloii, MI ..
Burns. Mrs. Isensee, Mrs. Will Blaine,
Mrs. Rennals, Mrs. w. c. Hunt,
Mrs. Flora Conrad, Mrs. Edna Sankey,
Mrs Frank Marshal. Everybody had
a good time and they did up Mrs.
Hovey's sewing in hurry. A good
dinner was served at the noon hour.
Ed Dingman and family have moved
to their upper ranch for the summer.
Judge Burnett has rented ranch
up near Tongue creek. Billie and
Myron are camped up there putting
in the crops.
Mr.. Dark who has been sick all
winter is able to be out.
Planting is all done in this vicinity
now it's irrigate and fight weeds.
Strawberries are going to market
from North Delta, and they are fine.
Miss Florence Goddard who has
been quite sick. is much better and
is spending a few days at w. C.
Hunts.
Word has been received from Mrs.
Guy Read that they are all well and
that their crops look fine. They mov-
ed from here to Oklahoma last fall.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
Mesa Lakes Road
Soon Completed

II is now given out on authority
that the auto road will be completed
to the Grand Mesa lakes by the Fourth
of July. and already numerous picnic
plans are springing up to spend the
national holiday at the lakes resort.
And don't 1t sound good? Think of
celebrating the Fourth OF July at an
altitude of ten thousand feet. in shady
hooks. between great cooling lakes,
where. IL you wish. you may shoot a
fire-cracker or catch trout, and all
within two and half hour drive
from Delta.
It's the sanest idea for spending
the Fourth, possible!
That many will take advantage Of
the new road to go to the mesa lakes
on the Fourth. is foregone conclu-
sion. Few dreamed that the oppor
tunity would be theirs, but the road
is to be opened in time and many will
go. for It will give them a delightful
trip and delightful day. It will
make them proud of their country
proud OF their home resort. which
has few equals and no peers.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
TraverSed Entire
GunniSOn Tunnel

Some twelve to fifteen persons in
all. made the trip through the Gunni-
son tunnel Sunday, walking the en-
tire six miles from the river portal.
Those who accompanied the party
from Delta were: w. f. Obert, mem
ber of the Water Users board. A. f.
Penley and S. Porges.
The trip was naturally more or less
tiresome task, still those who made 1t
felt well repaid and have since been
congratulating themselves on having
seen the entire length of the big gov
crnment tunnel.
One of the things they elaborate
as wonderful was that. while standing
at the river portal end, one can see
the light at the other end. the speck
resembling but the small sparkle OF
distant lantern. seen at a distance of
six miles. After mile and a half or
two miles of the journey has been ac-
complished. the daylight spark has
grown considerable. and becomes lar
ger as the trip through progresses.
The visitors and inspection board
report that they found the tunnel in
excellent condition. there having been
but one or two small defects In the
way of cracks in the concrete lining.
noticed in the entire length. These
were harmless and did not call for re-
pair.
The Gunnison tunnel is one of the
largest OF the government irrigation
and reclamation projects, whose COM
pletion required years OF labor and
the expenditure OF about six million
dollars.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
That Punitive Expedition.

The punitive war in Mexico is still
"puning." So far it has been fraught
with no result save to spend the peo-
pies money and give the soldiers
a chance to see lot of new county.
Old Villa, has been killed 'steen times,
and is yet alive. Carranza is wearing
his pencil out and burning the babbit
metal out of his official typewriter,
telling Uncle Sam it is about time to
get off the grass; that he can handle
the situation himself, etcetera, eject
era. No attention is being paid to
done. nor has been done to end the
war So there you are.-San Miguel
Examiner.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
HOtchkiSS Plans
Fine Celebration

Hotchkiss is making arrangements
to hold n grand Fourth OF July celebra-
tion. Various forms of entertainment
will be employed. including a ball
game between the teams of that town
and Paonia. Delta will not celebrate
ms n town. but there will be numer-
our picnicking parties and many will
go to the surrounding towns to enjoy
n days visit. II is now planned to
have three days tournament at
Montrose. at which time Montrose
and Delta teams will engage in base
ball. Later in the summer II is the
intention to have tournament at
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
The Denver Markets.

Denver Union Stock Yards, June 5.
Receipts of cattle on the Denver
market last week we're liberal. the
heaviest of the esason thus far. Tcere
was a strong demand for everything
and the market was in good shape
from day to day with prices closing
the week around a quarter to soc
higher than the previous week. To
day, with nearly 10000 cattle here, Of
ferin of natives was only fairly good
and prices we're firm to shade higher
than last weeks close. Good fat steers
are selling to packers around 50 % to
$3.50, and something fancy would
bring a little more. Cows of good
and a few extra fancy cows sold up to
SS.35 today. Fair COWS are bringing
81 to $50. Bulls are in ood demand
at Sc to s7.25, and veal calves are SELL
ing from $40 to s12, according to
quality. The supply of stockers was
heavy from day to day. A ood many
were going thru on contract, but a
good many also were offered on the
market and sold under strong demand,
prices being inst about steady. South
ern yearling steers are selling from
$3.50 to $37. and extra choice kinds
up to $40. Twos are bringing $46 and
$50. and 3-year old steers are selling
around s55 to $50 per head. Southern
yearling heifers are bringing s35 to
S39. and twos from s47 to $50.
The hog demand was very good, but
prices have been steadily declining
for some time. The market today was
about a dime lo&er than Saturday,
with good hogs selling from $3.50 to
1920. Supply has been only fairly
good and there is a strong demand
here, the decline being due to drop at
all eastern markets.
Sheep supply was very light during
the past week. Good clipped lambs
are selling from s1O.50 to $1,000, and
good clipped ewes from s7.25 to s775.
Very few wooled sheep and lambs are
coming to market, prices being around
dollar per hundred weight higher
on these than on the clipped stuff.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
Cupid Keeping Up
Good Reputation

Dan Cupid seems to be keeping up
his usual reputation for June wed.
dings. according to the county clerks
records so far. Marriage licenses have
been issued since the first of the
month as follows: Carl R. Smith and
Hettie Z. Zimmerman, both of Hotch.
kiss: Robert c. Kellar. OF Nucla. and
'Lettie B. Young. Of Delta: Frank z.
Graham. OF Paonia, and Gladys B.
Miller. of Delta: Henry B. Rist. of
Austin, and Laura S. Clancy. OF
Montrose: Worthy Russell. Of Hotch-
kiss. and Rena Puffer. of Lazear. Hus-
ton Dayhuff. of Eckert. and Eva Mae
McReynolds of Cedaredge: Oscar Ed
gar Stallings and Eunice f. Stevens.
both of Delta: Rufus G. Loucks, of
Eckert and Viva l.. Pyle. of Paonia;
Forrest T. Smith and Susie G. Pa,ker
both of Delta
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
Everybody Should Aid in the
Work of Community Welfare

government, commercial efficiency
and methods of meeting the mail or
der problem. being treated in the
civic improvement section, while the
educational section will be devoted
to school work
An executive committee was select
ed as follows: Mrs. T. E. Lamb Mrs.
Geo C. Wilson, Miss Ella New, DR..
A. E. Miller. DR.. w. Scott Cleland,
John E. Hillman and Mortimer Stone.
This committee has been given full
power to act in managing the local
end OF the work and will meet in the
near future and select a chairman and
secretary. Later 1t will communi-
cate with various organizations in
Delta and vicinity requesting each to
appoint representative to serve on
the central committee of the coming
conference. These organizations will
then be asked to report the name OF
the representative appointed, to the
executive committee. Further work
preliminary to the conference will not
be taken up until Mr.. Gilman returns
in January to assist in completing the
organization and in managing the
work on the conference and exhibit.
At that time all other committees will
be appointed and active work begun
preliminary to the big get-together
affair which will take place either
the latter part OF February or the
first part of March.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
Ruler of the Seas
Gets "SOme Jolt"

England and Germany are now
chewing the rag over which is entitled
to be called Master of the Seas"
In their first big sea battle they
succeeded in sinking and destroying
IS vessels of one kind and another,
and we rise to explain that. if they
fight few more battles on the water,
neither of them will be Master of the
Seas'-neither Britannia nor Germania
will rule the waves. and the job will
fall to Uncle Samuel. with the next
biggest fleet.
1t looks like there was great work
ahead for the ship builders, with all
the destroyed vessels to replace, our
own and other navies to increase. 1t
will take years to do it, but it sure
promises to make business among the
ship builders. good.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
Real Estate Transfers.

Prepared by the Grand Mesa Alb
stract company.
William H. Martin to Viola B. Nc
Nally, tract Hotchkiss, $4,000.
Mary P. Robbins to Phil Eisenkra-
mer, tract Paonia, 81.
Geo. E. Williamson to Gay C. Will
hanson, tract Austin, 81.
Mary Jeffery to Arthur Bruner, tract
Austin, no con.
c. B. Elliott to LaRoy White, tract
Cedaredge, 81.
Maude N Welch to George P. Childs,
tract Cedaredge, $3.50.
S. Arthur Wade to Fred. NJ Aver,
lots Paonia, $1,000.
d. H. Ashley to ]. A. Frye, tract
Paonia, s7O0.
J. P. Claybaugh to w. D. Weaver,
tract Austin, $500.
Andrew Linn Jr. to A. C. Williams,
tract Hotchkiss, $1,000.
S. R. Hammond to Logan Wood. lots
Hotchkiss, $1,000.
jefferson billiard ct al to Kate Tay-
lor, lots Delta, $1,000.
o. v. Young ct al to Chas. A. Huber,
tract Delta, no con.
Samuel Dixon to Nora Patterson,
lots Paonia, 81.
]. l. Martin to William H. Martin,
tract Hotchkiss, $500.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
MenOken School
District Building

There is to be a new school house
of bungalow type. made of pressed
brick, and measuring 12x15 feet, erect
ed in the Menoken district in Mont
rose county, about half way between
Montrose and Olathe. The building is
to have an auditorium 51x27 feet,
with stage: two good sized school
rooms, library and manual training
and domestic science rooms. 1t is to
be lighted throughout with electricity.
This will make it seem quite metro
politan to the people of that locality.
Mr.. j. H. Antrobus, the veteran ar
chitect of Montrose, drew the plans
and specifications and Brent Pinger of
Delta obtained the contract for 1890
There were two bids from Olathe, one
from Delta and none from Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
Franks of Youths
Are Unbearable

We have heard various accounts Of
atrocities being committed where
friends we're assembled together when
youngsters committed petty offenses
under the guise OF fun" practical
jokes" and other misnomers. but the
one pulled off at the home OF one of
our citizens on Tuesday night. is in
our opinion. the crowning Insult.
A birthday party was in progress at
one Of our Garnet mesa residences,
and while the young folks we're engag-
ed on the front piazza at cards. some
youths. evidently with an over supply
OF devilish activity. approached the
house at the rear and proceeded to
search the pantry and rear porch for
refreshments. Not finding these. and
with the thirst for adventure" still
burning. they appropriated dish Of
eggs from the pantry shelves and.
carrying them to the front of the
house, attacked the family and guests
with n perfect fusOillade OF eggs. to
the utter ruin OF many of the girls
lovely frocks and boys fine suits.
We are always public spirited, en-
tering heartily in every possible form
of innocent recreation. loving children
with an alteration inexpressable, but
when the so-called ambitions OF youth
lead them to commit such acts as this,
Il is time for the law to take a hand
and put an end to II once and for all.
Young America is certainly exceeding
the speed limit these days!
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
McKinnon Buys
Many PurebredS

]. A. McKinnon, proprietor of Cedar
Mesa Creamery on Cedar mesa, was in
Delta Saturday and advised the Inde-
ent stock cows and will purchase moth
ing but the thoroughbred class, either
Holstein or Guernsey.
Mr.. McKinnon is one of Delta
county's most conservative men in the
dairy business and this action taken
by him, is one of that has been contem-
plated for some time.
Part of the new stock will arrive
during the month.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09

A meeting was held at the city hall
Saturday night, looking toward the
Inauguration of Community Welfare
conference which will probably occur
sometime in March of next year. The
secretary of the Bureau of Commun-
ity Welfare of the University of Colo
RADIO Extension division, Mr.. Arthur
L. Gilman, was present, and gave an
address on the purposes of the work.
A study is to be made of municipal.
civic. economic and public health prob
lens in the community, and experts
will be present at this conference
from the University of Colorado. the
state departments OF public service
and other sources, to offer sugges-
teons as to the manner of dealing
with these vital questions.
There will also be an exhibit which
promises to be interesting. comprising
child welfare. public health. civic i'm
provement and education. Each de-
partment will have a booth in which
demonstrations will be made in con-
nection with the work of that partic-
ular section. Conditions in connec-
ton with the child life from infancy
up through the school age, will be
dealt with. including the home, mouth
hygiene. prevention Of diseases. milk.
water and chemically made foods.
which will be handled in the public
health division; highways. improve
ment OF private grounds, municipal
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
oea, ou,oley Pay. oeu,. a Visit.

Mr.. Samuel Quigley, dean OF the
Colorado State Normal school, was In
the city and vicinity Saturday. con
sulting with the various school boards
OF the county in regard to text books,
with view to installing set of uni
form books throughout the county.
Just what the outcome OF his visit
win be. remains to be seen later. but
II seems that II would be wise move
both from financial and educational
standpoint.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
War Breaks Out
in ''Windy City,

The Republican convention is ON in
ernor Carlson. who was elected dele
gate at large, was taken seriously i'll
at the last moment and therefore was
unable to attend.
Messages received here announce
that Mr.. II. E. Perkins. third alternate
for delegate.at-la had been seated
dn the convention to act for him.
Detailed reports are not obtainable
at this time. but it seems to be about
ed for president. Hughes or Roose-
welt.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
Marshal, Want. to be Commissioner

Marshall Wants to be Commissioner
H. C. Marshall and wife of Rogers
mesa were Delta visitors yesterday.
Mr.. Marshall is casting about with
his eyes on the commissionership for
the upper district. subject to the ac-
tion of the Republican primaries this
fall Mr.. Marshall is one of the lead
Ing residents Of the Hotchkiss section
and will probably be able to enlist a
large number to his cause.
While in Delta he visited his brother
william Marshall. OF the big Hillman
department store.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09

AT 2 O'Clock Wednesday. June Z,
occurred the wedding OF Mr.. Oscar
Edgar Stailings and Miss Eunice Eliz-
abeth Stevens. both of Delta. s. l..
Fairlamb. Justice OF the Peace. per.
formed the ceremony which unite' the
lives OF this young couple for better
or for worse. They will leave in a
few days for Fort Dodge. Nebraska,
where they will make their home
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09
DEATHS =


Mrs. Anna Cofield, beloved wife of
w. II. Cofield, passed from life on
Monday morning. June 5th, 1916, at
her home on South Garnet mesa, af-
ter an illness of several months of
Bright's disease and valvular heart
trouble.
Mrs. Cofield, with her husband and
mother came to Delta five years ago
from Leadville, hoping the change to
lower altitude would be beneficial to
her health, and while it no doubt pro-
loned her life, the ravages of disease
had too firm hold on her and death
came as above recorded. The funeral
occurred at the family home Wednes-
day morning, June 7th, interment be-
ing in Delta cemetery. There were no
children.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09

Latest reports from Porter Plumb,
who has been III for several months.
are to the effect that he is slowly
improving. He is able to sleep we'll
and general health Is better.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09

f. E. Hammond, formerly of Paonia,
town several days this week. His
brother. Weldon Hammond. is stili at
Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09

Peter Valdez, the 21-yer-old son of
Mr.. Manuel Valdez, passed away at
the home of his father in North Delta
May 81, after an illness of several
months, though he was only confined
to his bed few days before his
death. He was unmarried. The fun
eral was held at st. Michaers church
on June 2, Rev. Father Bertrand Off
ciating, and interment was in Delta
cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1916-06-09

Candidates for county offices are
growing In number each week until
the crop promises to be very res
pectable one.