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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

The U. S. Supreme court wiped one ques-
ton that's long been discussed off the slate when
it decided Federal judges lack authority to sus-
pend sentences.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

1t is old but we guess we can read again about
the editor who went to church one fine Sunday
morning and heard a choir of delinquent subscrib-
ers sing: "Jesus Paid It ALL"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

The fact that French soldiers and Greek re-
servists have fought in Athens brings to mind
the fact that it is a bad sign for the Greek when
their capital appears not to be their own.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

There seems to be a move on foot to tackle
the electoral college, but we will lay a wager on
the side of the college.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

We know some people who whenever they
leave their home town try to ~triplicate their front
you know what that means, don't you?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Some OF the proposed remedies for high pri-
ces are about as feasible as a law to regulate the
family bill of fare would be.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

The trouble with too many public speakers is
that they say too many things they don't mean,
but just say 'em to make a speech. Nothing in
%dividual, or earnest, about such folk!
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

The other day somebody objected to the GUAM
tity OF war news which the papers are carrying,
but what else is there to carry? =,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Though it is isn't known who he will use it
against, or when, War Department is seeing that
Gen. Pershing will have ammunition enough to
meet any contingency.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

A lot of college diplomas are being tackled on
the wall by a lot of graduates whose moral char
acter isn't worth the ink on their dip.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

The greatest thing pf the school year, if 70,
Ihear the kiddies talk, N now two weeks Of.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

A good way to get your name in the paper
IS to phone us and tell us about yourself. We
can't keep a man on your trail.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

A SNOWFALL in the tropics would have as much
chance to last as a "little personal bill' to slip
through at this session of Congress.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

The Dardanelles are to go to Russia by the
Allied agreement. Isn't it strange that the Turk
should have entered this war?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

The crazy man who shot a judge and a jury
man in Hammond, Ind, was not to blame, but
those who allowed him to go into. a court room
armed were very much so.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Every business is not a success because it
looks prosperous. That's only Sign that the
hackers are dead game, and good losers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Congress is now in session and the people back
home will see where their legislative favorite has
solved allpthe problems to be.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

The Allies have placed an embargo on the
shipping of Greece. It would make awfully funny
reading to listen to some of the warm tributes
to the heroic defenders of Belgian neutrality.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Blessed are those who expect no price-cutt-
ing from Congress, for they shall not be disap-
pointed. :
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Premier Asquith announced that a food die
tator had been appointed" The blockade seems
to be working!
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

When the millennium is in full swing one Of
the losing managers will always get up and say,
1T was all my fault"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

|, The grand old turk was treated badly on
Thanksgiving but he has the worst ahead of him,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Of course the 10 per cent. increase in wages
are welcomed, though they do look pifaing when
compared to prices.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Don't know that Hughes will enjoy his New
York apartment more than he would the White
House, but he'll have fewer callers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Hard to sdo-make Carranza's claims of mill
tary ttBtrength square with Villas successes.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

There are ginks, gawks, rubes, nuts, etc., to
profusion in this world Of ours, and maybe we are
one.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

This is the season when you can't hope to e.
cape getting broad hints on what is wanted.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

It looks to US like David Lloyd-G George is trying
to create a vacancy in the job Of Premier.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Three people were hurled into a lake recent
~ by a crash of autos. So don't fool around
autos when they are crashing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Dick Croker doubtless knows he can hand Will
son y boquet without being suspected Of wanting
an Office. 4st.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Carranza seems to be able to "retake" a cit,
after the bandit leaves it with his loot.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Wonder if the proposed 2 IL cent coin orr
ginated in the mind Of a tightwad church contri-
buto1?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13
T. B. MINYARD
Artesisn Well Contractor
Greenwood, Miss.

II interested in an artesian well
write or see me and get my prices
on same.
No contract too small Or too large
TO handle, especially in the Greenwood
territory, @ ~
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Altoona has abolished capital punishment,
but not sudden death at the hands of a gun-toter.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Fsesto, change! Villa is now the chaser, moi
TIE 4 based.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Taks The Daily CcmnonwssltA
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

Back TO the old law firm is the new Hughes
slogap.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-13

and the non-productive area extended 100 miles
and this rotation would be kept up until the
entire territory had been covered" Such a plan
of boil Weevil determination could only come from
a senator equipped with a rare sort Of brain pan.
But even he will learn, after a season or two of
close communion with the weevil.-Vicksburg
Herald, 9Th inst.
Every business is not a success because it
looks prosperous. That's only a Sign that the
hackers are dead game, and good losers.
A lot of college diplomas are being tackled on
the wall by lot Of graduates whose moral char
acter isn't worth the ink on their dip.
We know some people who whenever they
leave their home town try to ~triplicate their front
YOU know what that means, don't you?
Don't know that Hughes will enjoy his New
York apartment more than he would the White
House, but he'll have fewer callers.
Of course the 10 per cent. increase in wages
are welcomed, though they do look pifaing when
compared to prices.
III
When the millennium is in full swing one of
the losing managers will always get up and say,
1T was all my fault"
Congress is now in session and the people back
home will see where their legislative ~favorite has
solved allpthe problems to be.
Premier Asquith announced that a food die
tator had been appointed" The blockade seems
to By working!
Wonder if the proposed 2 IL cent coin orr
ginated in the mind Of a tightwad church contri-
buto1?
Dick Croker doubtless knows he can hand Will
son y boquet without being suspected Of wanting
an Office. WIZ.
Blessed are those who expect no price-cutt-
ing from Congress, for they shall not be disap-
pointed. !" W.
Hard to do-make Carranza's claims of mill
tary tstrength square with Villas successes.
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Aizona has abolished capital punishment,
but not sudden death at the hands Of a gun-toter.
This is the season when you can't hope to es-
cape getting broad hints on what is wanted.
Back to the, old law firm" is the new Hughes
''es'e'
Fkesto, change! Villa is now the chaser, not
the based.
Echarest, Roumania, isn't exactly . place Of
Eaak 49, 1
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mr.. Theo. Douglas ,arrived from
ceed ID. NJ. Kicks as manager of Delta
district Mountain States Telephone
and Telegraph company. Mr.. Ricks
having resigned to take a position with
the Fairbanks-Morse company. of
Denver. Mr.. Douglas comes to Delta
with his wife and two daughters. the
latter young students who will enter
our high school. and the family are
welcomed to our city, of which Mr..
Douglas is loud in praise.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Governor Orman was a Delta Wis
itor the first of the week. from Pueb
10, presumably looking over the polit
ical field on the Western slope. The
Ex-Governor, like many other recent
visitors. chose to congratulate Delta
county upon its improved condition
and advancing prosperity under the
good prices being obtained for prod
ucts.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Independents big subscription con-
test is fully under way, with nearly
score of candidates working like
beavers. The more the merrier and
the better chances. Everyone in Delta
county will have a chance to sub
scribe to one or the other of these
candidates for the leading county
newspaper-the paper that has always
served your interests and always will
the paper that has made continuous
effort. regardless of times or condi-
tions, even when It has had to borrow
the money to do 1t with. You owe
that kind of a home paper subscrip-
ton. Give 1t to one of these hard
working contestants; don't turn them
down. n the boys don't get you the
girls will.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Frank Hoel, brakeman on the local
passenger from Grand Junction to
Montrose. is taking a lay-off this week
rubber-necking at the flying machines
and other attractions at the Frontier
day doin's.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mrs. James Bradshaw and little son
James. Jr.. were departures Monday
morning for Vulcan, Gunnison comfy.
where James Senior is already locat-
ed. Miss Dorothy will remain in Delta
for some time.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

After about a month in the city
looking after business matters. Prof.
C. E. Dana left Thursday morning
for his present home at Ashland. Ore
gon. He stated that next summer
might find them back in Delta again.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Among departing passengers We'd
nesday were Mr.. and Mrs. w. S.
Swim. bound for St Edward. Nebr..
their former home. They expect to
remain there two or three months. the
Mr.. doing carpenter work.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mr. and Mrs. John Munchiando
were here the past week visiting Mrs.
Mollie Young and Minnie Taylor and
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Young. Mrs. Mum
chiando was formerly Miss Agnes
Walker. On Sunday the parties
motored up to Dry Creek, to the Alva
Welch ranch, visiting and picnicking
for the day.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Arthur Reeder. wife and baby re.
turned Tuesday evening in the Reeder
car from a two weeks trip to Denver.
Mrs. d. E. Ramey was also member
of the party They report very de
lightful visit and good weather and
roads most of the way
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

A west bound passenger Wednes-
day evening was Mrs. ]. c. Redmond.
She will visit a few days with friends.
and incidentally try her luck at dodg-
ing accidents at the Frontier attrac-
tions.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

DR.. and Mrs. ]. E. Wheelock and
four children left the latter part of
last week for their new home in Den
yer and Misses Merry and Beslin at
practice
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mr.. A W. Hogan. who for some
time has been cashier at the local Rio
Grande office, has received a promo
ton to the office of Agent He will
have charge of the Gunnison office
and will remove to that place some
time next week.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Miss Horton wishes to thank the
voters of Delta county who supported
her in the recent primary. and If
elected at the coming election she
pledges her time. strength and ability
in the service of the people.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Among departing passengers yester
uay was James Cook, bound for Fort
Wayne. Indiana, after pleasant
months visit with his step-daughter
Mrs. George Wonders. Samuel Icke
of Kewanee. Illinois, an uncle of Mr.
Wonders, is also guest.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Arthur McNish, nephew of Cal
Gibson. an old time resident of Mont
rose. and vel known in that vicinity.
was killed last week in a railway ac-
Ridgway for interment.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mrs. Charles Fleenor of Read was
in the city Wednesday, having just
attended with other relatives. the
celebration of the fifty-first wedding
anniversary of her parents Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Dixon. of Tongue Creek.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul X. Osborne are
the proud parents of a fine eight
pound boy who arrived at their home
Saturday. September 80. Everyone
reported doing nicely and Paul is just
as proud as any father when he gets
his first son.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

A. L. Binford. we'll known in this
county. having been a banker at Pao-
mia. now located at Los Angeles. Cali
fornia. arrived Monday morning and
will spend some time in this section
on business.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Chester Harding has been leaning
on cane for support several days
owing to an attack of rheumatism in
one OF his feet. His friends are glad
to note that he is considerably i'm
proved at present.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

who arrived home Sunday evening.
She had spent pleasant two weeks
in Denver attending the Grand Chap
ter OF the Order Of Eastern Star and
visiting with friends.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mr. and Mrs Albert Salisbury. for
merly of this city. but now of Tellu-
ride, visited several days this week
with the formers mother, Mrs. De
Grasse Salisbury. returning to their
home Wednesday morning.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

The Frontier celebration at Grand
Junction will hold over Saturday in
stead OF closing today as was first
planned. This was decided upon when
the storm Wednesday morning made
its first day of no avail. A good num-
Der went down from Delta yesterday
and today. and no doubt others will go
tomorrow. The celebration is report
ed a big success.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J McMurray visit
ed the first OF the week at Montrose
with mother and sister of Mr.. Nc.
Mrs. Nc Murray and Mrs. John ORAL
Ion. and family.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

F. 4. Fields, formerly OF Delta. now
engaged in business at Olathe. receiv-
ed the sad news of his mothers death
mt Gage. Oklahoma. on Monday OF last
week. Deceased was 60 years of age
and leaves a husband, four sons and
three daughters to mourn her loss.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mrs. Ed Lindsey and little daugh-
ter Lorraine. arrived "Wednesday ev.
ening from Gunnison and will visit
for week with the c. o. Dotts fam
lily and other friends in the city.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

]. A. McKinnon and Victor Phillips
boarded the passenger Monday morn
ing for Iowa and Wisconsin points.
They expect to purchase a number
of fine Holstein dairy cows on the
trip.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Robert L. Sehon was drowned re-
Gently while swimming at Galveston.
He was a brother of George and w. C.
Sehon and Mrs. w. c. Robbins, all of
Olathe
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sare. the
latter daughter of Mrs. T. II. Dalchow
who came here fran Mound City. Mo-.
have disposed OF their business inter
ests at that place and taken up their
residence I'm Delta
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

A sprained knee kept Hugh Gala
CHER, genial conductor on the Grand
Junction passenger. confined to his
home for three weeks. He returned
to his duties Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

r. c. Butler received on Monday
from Allen Bros. Charleston, Utah.
The animal will be placed on his
ranch.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mrs. F. B. Near and children return
TO Grand Junction.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

DR.. Burgin accompanied young Mrs.
A. R. Eifert to Salida last Saturday,
where she entered the hospital for a
surgical operation. The doctor re-
turned home Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mrs. Viola Widney is expected home
today from the Paradox valley, where
she has been a guest of the Gets
family for a few weeks
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs C. NJ. lie Valley were
arrivals from Grand Junction on
"Wednesday morning. where they had
gone on a short visit They left for
their home near Crawford In the af-
temoon.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Word has been received from Miss
Edna McCully that she with her moth
er and step-father. Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ.
Foster. had reached California safely,
and had good weather and roads most
all the way. They motored through
from Maher and stopped for a visit
with Mrs. Fosters brother. z. T. Raw
son and family. The Rawsons are also
former residents of both Delta and
Montrose counties.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Several auto loads Of young people
attended a party at olatho Friday ev-
cning. given in honor OF Miss Rena
Christie. They remained until quite
early and all report thoroughly de
lightful time.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Miss Bertha Burkhalter went to the
Junction for few days visit. yester-
day. Miss ]. Hendricks assisted in
the Fairlamb law offices during her
absence.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

A number of Delta people took a
trip to Grand mesa last Sunday and
ran afoul of some hostile weather.
F. w. Teufel and Karl Hines haven't
got over it yet
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mrs. A. f. Smith and son. Harvey
q. Smith. departed Thursday for a
visit OF a month at williamsfield.
Illinois.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

r. A. King drove to Hotchkiss yes
terday. taking with him Mrs. King
and Rufus, and Mrs. Carey B. Adams.
The ladies and Rufus will visit for a
week with Mrs. George Park.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mrs. NJ. E. Terrell, until recently
associated with the Royal cafe in this
city, was renewing acquaintances here
this week.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Miss Wynne Killian accompanied
her father home to Denver, leaving
Wednesday morning. Tiny Bette Os-
and will visit at the Killian home
while the new boy gets accustomed to
the new position of head of the house.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

The ]. E. Hanson family have re-
turned for the winter from their
ranch home. and are comfortably locat-
ed in the Brick Model block on Howard
street.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Harry Bull was in Delta Monday,
enroute home from a trip to Grand
Junction.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

The Woman's club programs are
ready for the printers and will be
delivered next week
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mesdames Leonard Baird and Mrs.
F. w. Wiltse. her mother. returned
friends In Denver and Colorado
Springs.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

C. b. Moore hase been doing some
repair work on the beet dump at Ola
the, getting 1t in shape for the rush
of fall shipping.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Roadmaster w. s. Evans was in
The city the first of the week from
Gunnison.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Miss Maxine Dixon left Wednesday
for Fort Collins for an indefinite stay
with cousins and other relatives.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Millard Fairlamb had legal matters
demanding his attention IN Montrose
last Saturday.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Harry G. Shaffer made a business
trip to Montrose Monday.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mr.. J. B. Killian departed for Denver
Wednesday after having spent num-
ber of days among the stockmen and
other friends in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mrs. C. p Aicher came down from
the vicinity of Ridgway Tuesday.
bringing her mother. Mrs. Weir. to
the Delta hospital. where she could
receive proper medical treatment and
nursing. Mrs. Weir was suffering
with general arrangements which. at
the higher altitude had caused severe
heart pains. Since reaching the hos
pital she has been improving notice
ably. Both Mrs. Aicher and Mrs. Weir
formerly lived here. Mr.. Aicher. who
lived here but short time, is now
superintendent of the London mines at
Alma.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mrs. Fred Lees and daughters Ger
trude and Ruby went to the Mesa
county capital Wednesday evening for
a short visit with friends.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

H. ]. Coerver and wife returned
yesterday from an extended trip to
Kansas City and points enroute.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

A. ]. Cady came down from Paonia
yesterday morning, returning in the
evening with a new Ford car.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Henry C. Fink. well known attor-
ney of Montrose, was in the city
Tuesday and Wednesday, returning
Wednesday morning.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Milton r. Welch went to Montrose
Thursday morning, whittier legal mat
ters were calling him.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

If one could be assured of the prices
potatoes and onions are bringing this
year. those crops would beat sugar
beets three to one. Beans. wheat
oats and corn are all good crops at
present prices. Sugar beets. however
are contracted crop at certain
price. and being practically sure as
regards market cannot afford to be
neglected In community like this,
and next year will probably see a
greater acreage than ever before. 1t
does not. however. merit monopoly
ef the farm. Diversified farming is
proving the thing. and the farmer can
always take some chance In planting
portion Of his land to crops which,
under favorable circumstances. pay
the largest profits.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

C. II. Stewart went to Telluride
Monday on legal business.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Dr. II. K Gibbs is absent from the
county clerks office this week on ac-
count of illness.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Rose z. Hall boarded the passenger
"Wednesday evening, bound for Grand
Junction for a few days visit with
her friend, Mrs. Burdette.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

w. B. Pope made a hurried visit
to the Mesa county metropolis Wed
nesday evening, returning next morn
ing.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

Mr. and Mrs. j. E. Clark and little
Harold accompanied Jake's father, Mr..
W. L. Clark to Ouray Wednesday
morning. They will remain several
weeks hoping that the mineral baths
Mr. Clark of rheumatism. from which
he has been suffering greatly.
The Delta independent., 1916-10-06

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