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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
SHOW TIMES ADVANCE
INTERESTING COLLECTIONS OF
PHOTOS OF OLD LOCOMOTIVES.
Pictured History Of the Development
of the "Iron Horse" Fad Which
Many Collectors Have
Taken Up.

Collecting photographs Of old loco
motives may seem a bit prosaic to
some people. Nevertheless there are
a lot of people in this country who fol-
low this fad with all the interest and
enthusiasm of the most ardent nu-
mismatist or philatelist. In fact, a
comparison of stamps and coins with
original photographs of the earliest
American locomotives leaves, in their
opinion, the advantage all on the side
of the locomotive for points of inter-
est. They treasure their collections
as much as any boy does his stamp
album.
In comparison with those who col
lect coins or stamps the number of
collectors of old locomotive pictures is
small, naturally. Yet there are in the
country several thousands of these
collections. 1t is not new collecting
fad by any means. Some of the col
lectors have been at it twenty-five
years or more.
Very few railroad men are numbered
among the collectors. Among the
owners Of the largest collections of
this kind are a banker, an insurance
man, lumberman, botanist and a
clergyman. Most Of them worked up
an enthusiasm for the locomotive back
in their boyhood days. This led them
to compile a pictured history of it's
development. They have kept track
Of almost every screw and bolt that
has been added since the days of the
old De Witt Clinton. The size and
type Of cylinders, connecting rods,
smokestacks and tenders mean as
much to them as do the marks On
stamps and coins to those who collect
such things.
This collecting fad has its rules and
its prices just like the others. Pic
lures are traded and high prices are
paid for originals. The original photo
graphs Of the early locomotives-tak-
en- Of course years after they had been
running, because photography was not
known in their early days-command
high prices. 1t is not unusual for a
collector to pay $25 for the privilege
of copying one Of these originals
Those who have gone into the fad ex
tensively keep in close touch with one
another and know at all times the
state Of the market and the proper
value to be placed on pictures which
they desire to add to their collections
One Of the largest collections of this
kind belongs to John w. Merrill, an
insurance man in Boston. It con-
prises over 5000 pictures and has
taken him fifteen years to get togeth
er Mr.. Merrill keeps the pictures in
safe which he had made for the pur
pose and has given instructions tc
the local fire department that If his
house ever burns the safe is to be
saved even at the expense of the
house.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
. Q)rG[lanao
inflammation.
THINNING THE APPLE TREES
Much Of Alternate Bearing Of Or
chards Is Due to overbearing-
Plan for Improvement.

One always feels sorry for the over
loaded apple tree. With it's branches
breaking or bending to the ground
under the weight of the surplus fruit
it reminds you of a man trying to
carry a load that is too heavy for
his strength and stature. There is a
strain upon the forces of the tree that
will injure its future usefulness. I'm
doubtedly much of the alternate bear.
ing of orchards is due to overbearing
one year, requiring the next year for
the trees to recuperate.
By pulling off portion of the fruit
early in the season that remaining
has better opportunity of attaining
good size, color and quality, the three
characteristics demanded by the
market. Obviously it is better to pro.
duce a few bushels of high-class ap-
pies that bring the highest price than
to produce double or three times that
amount of fruit that Is small and in
ferior and that cannot be sold except
for cider making.
The time to thin apples is after what
is known as the June drop" when
the fruit injured by disease and in
sects has fallen off. Then one can
determine about how many apples
should be left on the tree to mature.
1t is not an easy task to thin fruit;
one may have to go over the tree
several times before the work is done
properly. 1t looks like waste to pull
off a lot Of thrifty-looking young ap-
pies and many people haven't the
courage to do it. Thin to one apple
every six or eight inches as nearly as
possible. OF course the wormy and
inferior specimens should be chosen
first and only the best left. Those
who are making apple growing a spe-
cialty consider this an important part
Of the seasons work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
Eternal Vigilance Necessary.

All the major railroads have given
their employees lectures on the prin-
ciples of safety, have filled the serv.
ice periodicals with instructions, and
have utilized the motion-picture to
present memorable object-lessons in
the results of carelessness. Yet ev.
cry new accident demonstrates that,
for employees and passengers alike,
eternal vigilance is the price of safety
A few months ago, for example, a col.
lision at Rockledge, Tenn, resulted in
the killing Of IL men and the serious
injury to So; 1t was due to the failure
of a power-operated signal, put out CT
order through the energizing of mag
net by foreign current.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
"Safety First" WORKING Well.

The Railway Age Gazette thinks it
possible that the reduced number of
fatalities may be due, in some part, to
the reduced traffic of last year as COM
pared with previous years. Such a
possibility seems hardly to be borne
out by the figures, since these disclose
a larger mortality and casualty list
in earlier years when traffic was less
than in 1915. We prefer crediting the
improvement to the desire of railroad
managers to respond to the public
beds and of efficiency, which can con-
demand for installation Of all new ap-
planes and all improvement of road
tribute toward the ends of safety
frst.">
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
BRIDGE GRATING is NEEDED
Where Considerable Damage Has Been
Done by Rabbits Gnawing Bark,
Grating Is Required.

In response to query as to what
was best to do for young pear and ap-
pie trees damaged by rabbits gnawing
the bark, Rural New Yorker makes
the following reply:
Where the trees have been eaten
entirely around, SO that the trunk is
completely girdled, nothing can be
done except to bridge graft the tree.
This means using scions Of small
limbs to connect the bark below the
wound with that above it. Thus the
injured area is braced by a number
of scions, one end in the uninjured
part above and the other below the
wound. This makes a connection be-
tween the live tissues. The sap is
carried up through these scions. In
time they unite like any other graft,
and II properly cared for after some
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
The Freedom of the City.


The custom of granting to a distin.
guished visitor the privilege connect
ed with municipal citizenship" which
Is known as comforting "the freedom
of the CITY," obtains in both America
and European cities. The practice is
to enter the names Of such honorary
citizens" upon the register Of munich
pal electors, but they are not actually
entitled to exercise the franchise or
to become members of the city's gov
erning bodies. The custom amounts
nowadays to little more than a pub
lie expression of esteem, but it's his
tory goes back to the medieval days
when 1t was a notable and valuable
gift. When the custom originated
there was no general recognition of
the right of freedom of domicile, and
cities were more like private corpora
lions with restricted membership
than our modern cities. Such men,
bership-municipal citizenship - was
usually obtained only after a long
period of apprenticeship to one of
the recognized guilds, followed by ex-
animation, and enrolment as mas
ter workman" In such circumstances.
the immediate and unencumbered gift
of the freedom Of the city by the
vote Of the magistrates was a con.
siderable favor, and 1t was only grant
ed to persons whose wealth or re-
nown made their citizenship substan-
TALLY desirable to the other burghers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
Floor Plan.

ner of the basement is finished off
with small bench so that this part
can be used as workshop.
The exterior of this bungalow is
finished in an unusually attractive
way. The walls from the roof down
to grade are shingled In alternate
wide and narrow courses. which gives
a handsome lined effect. The roofs
are made quite fiat and the various
projecting gables are distinctive fea-
lures. The trim is all in white,
The porch and the chimney are con-
structed of brick, which is laid in a
striking way. Heavy vitrifed brick are
used. such as are ordinarily employed
In paving streets, Here and there in
the construction block Is laid 80 that
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
PLANTING TREES IN THE SOD
Work Can Be Done by Digging Holes
Three Feet Across and Then
MuIching Each Season.

One can plant an apple tree in sod
by digging holes three feet across and
then mulching the trees each season,
so as to keep the grass down around
the trees and to hold the moisture.
Such crops as corn and potatoes may
be grown in young orchard, but corn
should not be allowed to stand nearer
than five feet from the trees.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
YOU MAY LOOK YOUNG
BY Keeping Your Complexion Young
With Cuticura. Trial Free.

Tho Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal These
super-creamy emollients do much to
keep the skin clear, fresh and youthful.
as we'll as to keep the hair in live,
healthy condition and the hands soft
and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
IDEAL COVER FOR CHICKENS
Hawks and Crows VIII Not Attack
Them While Under Branches
Fowls Are Fond Of Worms.

The gooseberry bushes make an
deal cover for young chickens. No
hawks or crows can modest them UNI
der the branches.
Poultry is very fond of the green
gooseberry worms, 80 that we have
never had to spray our gooseberries.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
WORLDS LARGEST TRACK SCALE

locomotives
roadng weights
which be replaced by computing weights
weighing
Albany railroad
weighing rail 80
capacity pounds
concentrated weights comparatively
knife inches long
support
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09

FITS, EPILEPSY, FALLING SICKNESS
Stopped Quickly. Fifty years OF uniinterrupted
lasting results LARGE TRIAL BOTTLE FREE. DIR.
KLINE COMPANY, Red Bank, N, J.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09

With money you can buy all the
friends you want but they are never
worth the price
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09

There are more ways of deserving
punishment than there are of escap-
ing it,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09
Artistic Shingled Bungalow of
Five Rooms, With Splendid
Basement Accommodations.
IDEAL HOME IN EVERY WAY
Exterior PleasineIy Designed and In.
terror Space Laid Out in the Best
Possible Manner-Special At
tention Paid to Making Light.
ing Effects Perfect.
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

Mr., William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST or all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
Is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
The bungalow shown here is de.
signed to be very suitable for a cold
climate. This result is secured by
building the bungalow far enough
above grade so that a good basement
can be constructed, with the necessary
heating plant.
The low effect Of the bungalow is
retained in way that is used consid-
erably in all bungalow construction in
the colder climates. The foundation
Is not carried up to the level of the
main floor but is stopped at grade,
with the woodwork used from this
point up to the caves. This type of
construction often saves money. but
the main object in building in this
way is to hold the building down as
close to the ground as possible in or
der to retain the best features Of arts,
tic bungalow construction.
The rooms are thus raised well
above the ground, which is good fea-
tura ac IL makaQ If poasihla tn Eaop
the rooms dry with less effort than is
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09

Deans Rheumatic Pills
For Rheumatism & Neuralgia. Entire
ly vegetable. Safe--Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09

The spinster always says it is a
mistake to marry too young.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09

The proof of the pudding is in the
amount left over,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-09

A cross draft can generally be secured
even in the hottest weather with such
an arrangement.
The construction and arrangement
of this bungalow will make it an ideal
home for anyone.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
THE NATION is SHOCKING.
LY UNPREPARED.

1t is apparent that we are
shockingly unprepared. There
is no room for controversy ON
this point since the object les
son on the Mexican border. All
our available regular troops
Qess. l believe. than 100000 are
there or in Mexico, and as these
have been deemed insufficient
the entire National Guard has
been ordered out; that is, we
are summoning practically all
our movable military forces in
order to prevent bandit incur
sions. In view of the warnings
of the past three years, it Is
inexcusable that we should find
ourselves in this plight. For
our faithful guardsmen. who
with fine patriotism responded
to this call and are bearing this
burden. | have Iothing but
praise. But think it little
short of absurd that we should
be compelled to call men from
their shops. their factories, their
offices and their professions for
ouch a purpose. This. however.
is not all. The units of the Ma.
tional Guard were at peace
strength. which was only about
one-half the required strength.
1t was necessary to bring in
recruits, for the most part raw
and unframed. Only a small
percentage of the regiments re-
cruited up to war strength will
have had even = years training
in the National Guard. which at
the maximum means one hun
dred hours of military drill, and.
on the average. means much
less. Men fresh from their
peaceful employments and ply
sically unprepared have been
hurried to the border for actual
service. They were without
proper equipment; without
necessary supplies; suitable
conditions of transportation
were not provided Men with
dependent families were sent:
and conditions which should
have been well known were dis
covered after the event. And
yet the exigency. comparatively
speaking. was not a very grave
one. 1t involved nothing that
could not readily have been fore
seen during the past three years
of disturbance. and required
only a modest talent for organ
ization. That this Administra-
ton while pursuing it's course
in Mexico should have permitted
such conditions to exist is al
most incredible.-From Mr..
Hughes speech of acceptance.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

'Mr. Hughes has already demon
strated his ability and his fitness in
the manner in which he is so skilfully
handling the recent rehabilitation OF
the Republican party said Congress.
man Edward Wason of New Hamp-
shire. The course of Mr. Hughes
has greatly helped to iron out many
things that might have been perplex-
and with firmness and great iudg.
ment. He is going to have no bicker-
ings in the party and we are going
into the campaign united and in har-
mony. This means nothing but vic
tory in November"
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
Announcement. A

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Newcomer, the
former a graduate nurse Of Germany.
the latter graduate of Boulder Colo
RADIO Sanitarium and registered nurse
of the State OF Colorado. announce
that on the 18th inst. they took pos
session Of the Delta hospital.
We can and will give the best OF ser
vice to patrons and solicit the patron
age of Delta and vicinity.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
HEARD AT THE CAPITOL. 4
. >>>>>>> 90 4

Washington, Aug. 17.-Special Cor
respondence-One of the noticeable
and somewhat important features of
the present political situation is that
the Democrats are frequently excus-
ing or openly condemning some of the
policies of the Wilson administration.
Members of the senate and of the
house have come to realize that Will
sons popularity and his consequent
strength are not what they were two
years ago and that they cannot hope
to win their own elections by merely
shouting for Wilson. On the contrary.
they can now see that when the Nov
ember race has ended, the man who is
hanging to the coat tails of Woodrow
Wilson will be too far in the rear to
be a winner
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

wish to announce to the voters,
that | am candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for County Treasurer.
have held this office for one term
and invite examination as to my
record for efficiency and economy.
Your support will be appreciated.
EARL VISION. County Treasurer.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
County Commissioners Proceedings

County commissioners' Proceedings
Proceedings of the August session
of the Board OF County Commissioners
of Delta County.
The bid of f. s. Cady for the con.
struction of concrete abutements for
the Lazear bridge was accepted.
The tax rebate petitions OF Marga-
retta NJ. Kinsley. J. NJ. Haley and Il. F.
Moon were approved subject to the
action of the State Tax Commission.
The County Clerk was instructed to
advertise for bids for the erection OF
the steel for the Lazear bridge
The following bills were allowed
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

For Rent-Finest flat in city-Fur.
nished-4 rooms, with bath and laun-
dry. steam heat. electric light. tele-
phone. ample grounds, beautiful lawn,
first floor, ideal home. low rent.
19-tf Corner 7th and Grand.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

dence, 40 acres two and one-half
miles from Montrose. 25 acres in al
falfa, nine acres in oats, "a acres till
able three-room house. Write to
owner: p. o. Box "a, Montrose. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
Eorda for Sale.

1912 model, new tires. Engine just
overhauled. Snap $1S5.0O takes IT,
1914 Ford in excellent condition also
new tires. $25OOO worth 100000.
Reynolds & Spencer, $50 Main.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

WANTED-Help to harvest fruit
crop at Palisade. Plenty of work for
good pickers and packers. For par
ticulars address, II. Wagner, manager
labor bureau, Box 357. phone Palisade
IA. 20
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
N MotorcycIe.

1914 twin two-speed Harley David
son motorcycle in fine running order
Sell for $135.0O cash.
Reynolds &c Spencer. $50 Main.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
ADA HORTON.

Mrs. Jessie E. Fields desires to an
nounce that she is the Republican
candidate for Superintendent of
Schools. and solicits your vote upon
her past experience in educational
work.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

tion for County Judge. I respectfully
call attention to and invite exam;na-
ton of the record made during my
present term of office.
WM. w. DINGMAN
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination before the primary
September -, for the office of county
treasurer on the Republican ticket.
C. o. SIMPSON.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination for sheriff of Delta
Republican primaries.
E. ]. MAXWELL, Cedaredge, Colo
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
COTINGENT FUND.
-has. Bowden. road signs .-...-.
TAN REBATE
Charles s. Parker .....-.....-.....-...-. s1s so

State OF Colorado. County of Delta. ss.
!. Carolyn Seaton. Deputy County
Clerk and Recorder In and for said
County. in the State aforesaid. do here
by certify that the above and forego-
ing is true statement OF that part OF
the Commissioners Proceedings as
pertains to the allowance OF bills. let.
ting of contracts. granting OF rebates
OF taxes as required by act approved
April IL. 1901 and n brief statement OF
such other matters as are contained
therein.
In witness whereof J. have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of
Delta County this 10th day OF August.
1916.
CAROLYN SEAToN.
Deputy County Clerk.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

wish to announce that lam a candi-
date for the office of county commits
sioner for the Third commissioners
District. subject to the will of the
voters at the Republican primary cleo
tion.
A. r.. EBERSOL.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

I desire to announce to the Republi-
can voters at the primary election to
be held September 18th. that am a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

/ desire to announce that ] am a
candidate for the office of County
Clerk and Recorder, subject to the
will of the voters at the Republican
primary election.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS

l will be a candidate for nomination
for Sheriff of Delta county, subject
to the will of the voters at the Repub-
lican primaries.
D. M. CHILDRESS
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
PERCY HoUTs.

l wish to announce that am a can
didate for the office of County Com
missioner for the Second Commission
er's district. subject to the will of the
voters at the Republican Primary
election.
r. w, CURTIS.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

hereby wish to announce that
shall be candidate for the nomina-
tion for sheriff of Delta county, subject
to the wish of the voters at the Repub.
lican primaries.
20tf GEORGE HIDER.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

Pasture-Abundant feed for 100
horses or cattle. 81 month If taken
for the season from October l. Run
ming water. Contract now. Coop.
phone BPM. ID. c. TOWNSEND,
Cedaredge, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

am a candidate for reelection to
the office of Sheriff OF Delta court;
subject to the September prim lries
of the Democratic party.
NJ. A. DAVIS IT,.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

I wish to announce that am can
didate for Commissioner from the
second district, subject to the will of
the Republican primary
22tf B. F. ELHART.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

Mr.. Hughes has already demon
the manner in which he is SO skill
fully handling the recent re,iabilita-
ton of the Republican party said
Congressman Edward Wason of New
Hampshire. The course of Mr.
Hughes has greatly helped to iron out
many things that might becn perplex-
ing. He has dealt fairly with ALI and
with firmness and great judgment
He is going to have no chickering's in
the party and we are going into the
coming campaign united and in har-
mony. This means nothing but VT
tory in November.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
FRED R. FOSTER.

l wish to announce that l am a
candidate for Commissioner from the
Third District subject to the will of
the Republican Primary.
C. BOWEN.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

l desire to announce that / am a
candidte for the office of sheriff of
Delta county, subject to the Demo
cratic primaries.
]. H. WILLIAMS.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

! am a candidate for the office of
county Judge, Of Delta county, subject
to the will of the voters at the Re
publican primary election
c. +. BLAINE.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18
GEORGE HIDER.

wish to announce myself a candi-
date for the office of clerk and record
er Of Delta county, subject to the
will Of the voters at the Republican
primaries.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

wish to announce myself candi-
date for the office of County uperin-
tendent of Schools, subject to the will
of the voters at the September Re
publican primaries.
ADA HORTON.
The Delta independent., 1916-08-18

desire to announce that / am
candidate for the office of sheriff of
Delta county, subject to the will of
the voters at the Republican primary.
]. E. PORTER.