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The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
LIVE STOCK FRI ;ES
At SOUTH OMAHA
Cattle Trade Steady and Mar
ket Very Active.
HOGS STEADY TO SC HIGHER.

Lambs 1o@15e Higher For the Two
Days-Top Hits the $11.o0 Mark
Ewes Follow Advance in Lambs
Top. $40.
Union Stock Yards, South Omaha.
Eeb.. Feb. 9.-Another very good run
Of cattle arrived yesterday. about O.
500 head. After the fat cattle market
was once under way it was very
good. active trade and prices we're
fully steady with Monday. II there
was any change in the mraket for
cows and heifers as compared with
Monday. it was in be direction OF
greater activity and a broader de-
mand, and for the most part was fully
steady with Monday. but there were
cases where something desirable and
heifery sold to better advantage.
There was also q better demand for
stockers and feeders and the move
nent was livelier. although prices
were little dinerept from Monday.
Cattle quotations: Good to choice
beeyes. 37soGs.50; fair. to good
beeves. t7.5067.so: common 70 fair
beeves. ts.5o67.5o: good to choice
heifers. s6.256700: good to choice
cows. 36-00G6.75: fair to good COWS.
15.3506.00; Gamers and cutters. $4.25
65.25; veal calves. t7.00@s.75: bulls,
stags. etc. S5.00@s5o; good To choice
feeders. S7o0Q76o: fair to good feed
ers. $s5067o0: common to fair feed
ers. s5.5od6.5o: took heifers. IS 75Q
TOO: stock cows. 34.756s.5o: stock
calves. s65oGT.50
Hog receipts totaled 1880 head.
While the trade was a little slow. the
market was anywhere from steady to
a big nickel above Monday. Bulk sold
at ST.55d7.7O and tops reached s7s5.
Sheep and lamb receipts amounted
to 8 900 head Trade showed a strong
tone right from the start. and first
sales looked lOdl5c higher than Mon
days opening prices. or fully steady
with the high time TN Mondays close.
In other words. values were lod &c
above last weeks close. Some real
good lambs brought sl1.oo. the hiGh-
est prices paid since last June Bulk
of the desirable lambs sold at $l0.75
61os5. Ewes found . good outlet at
strong figures. As high as $40 was
paid for good ewes. and several
punches OF a desirable kind sold up
ward from 37-25.
Quotations on sheep and lambs;
Lambs. good to choice. 3l0.756uoo;
Lambs, fair to good. $1,000 10 Is:
lambs. clipped. ss75ds.bo: yesriings.
good to choice light. Ss0od9.40:
yearlings. fair to choice heavy. $500
6s.75: wethers, fair to choice, 800
$500; ewes. good to choice. F256
TAO: ewes fair to good. s6.a0G 7.25.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
Summons
State of Colorado, County of Delta,
IN THE DISTRICT COURT

IN THE DISTRICT COURT
George Whitelaw, Plaintiff VS.. Am
ella Ramsay, as Administrative of the
estate of Morton w. Ramsay, deceas-
ed, Edgar Ramsay. Lowell Ramsay and
Amelia Ramsay, Defendants.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO,
To Amelia Ramsay, as Administra-
trix of the estate of Morton W. Ram
say deceased, Edgar Ramsay. Lowell
Ramsay and Amelia Ramsay, the De-
PENDANTS above named. greeting:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the Dis
trict court of Delta County, State of
Colorado, and answer the complaint
therein within twenty days after the
service hereof, if served within this
county; or if served out of this coun.
ty, or by publication, within thirty
days after the service hereof. exclusive
of the day of service; or judgment by
default will be taken against you ac-
cording to the prayer of the COM
plant And if a copy of the COM
plant in the above entitled action be
not served with this summons, or if
the service hereof be made out OF
this state, then ten days additional to
the time hereinbefore specified for ap
pearance and answer will be allowed
before the taking of judgment by de-
fault as aforesaid.
The said action is brought to fore
close certain mortgage deed made
executed and delivered by one Morton
w. Ramsay to plaintiff, dated October
IL, 1912. securing his note for $1350.0(
of even date due October IL, 1915, OF
which note there is now due the sum
of s1469.00, and to have said premises
conveyed by said mortgage, to-wit
Lots 8 and 4 of Block / of Platt B
Delta Townsite in said county sold al
sheriffs sale to satisfy said indebted
ness and costs of suit: to have a re
ceiyer appointed to take charge of the
rents, issues and profits of said prem.
Uses, and for general relief. including
costs of suit and a reasonable attor
ney's fee in the sum of $4,000. as will
more fully appear from the complaint
in said action to which reference is
here made: A copy of which is here
unto attached.
And you are hereby notified that il
you fail to appear. and to answer the
said complaint as above required, the
said plaintiff will have your default
entered by the clerk and will apply tc
the court for the relief therein prayed
Given under my hand and officia
seal as clerk of the District court at my
office in the City of Delta in sait
county, this 1st day of February, A. D
1916.
L GUS SCHLAPP,
(Seal) Clerk of the District Court
Qst pub Feb. IS; last March 10. 1916
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
State of Ohio. City of Toledo. / ..

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm OF II. j. Cheney
& Co. doing business in the City of To.
ledo. County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum OF ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before mo and subscribed In
my presence. this 9Th day or December.
A. ID. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Cntarrh Cure In tai>on internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Send for
+. j. CHENEy q CO, Toledo. o.
Sold by nll Druggists. 1hc,
Take Hairs Family pills for constipation.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
For Sale at Private Sale

One sideboard. one library table. one
large leather rocker one sectional book
case. one hall tree. one large kitchen
cabinet. Call at the house and see
them soon.
F. c. HARRINGTON, on Garnet mesa
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
DONT'S"

Don't carry large sums OF money
around with you. Hold-ups are not
unheard of.
Don't hide money around the
house. There are a few burglars left.
Don't be extravigant. put your
nancy in this bank and add all you
can spare to it
Don't fail to take this advice and
you will have an easy and happy
old age.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
For Sale.

Good. strictly modern residence
property. six rooms. bath, immense
cellar. good corral and chicken park.
VIII sell for one-third less than orig
inal cost. Only small amount cash
required. See Harry H. Freyberg at
Delta Steam Laundry. II
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
Warrant Call
Delta, Colo, Feb. 4, 1916.

Delta, Colo, Feb. 4, 1916.
The following registered warrants
will be paid on presentation at this
office. Interest will cease on all in
terest bearing warrants 20 days from
date of this call.
SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND.
District No. 1. All Cash.
District No. 2. All Cash.
District No. 8. All Cash.
District No. 4. 146. LAT. 14s. 149.
1853. 157, 15s.
District No. 5. AZ, A.
District No. 6. IS, rs, 7s. 80. 81, 81.
District No. 9. All Cash.
District No. 10. 1874, 1876. 1ss. 1877.
2O4. 2O5, 2O6, 211.
District No. IL. All Cash.
District No. II. All Cash.
District No. IA. AL, 443.
District No. Is. 90.
District No. II. All Cash.
District No. IS. 1888. 1887, 1889.
1941, 1912, 1916. 1850, 1851, 1949, 1947.
District No. 10. All Cash.
District No. 20. All Cash.
District No. 81. All Cash.
District No. % 1924, 1925, 1926.
1928, 1929, 1916. 1247, 124s, 1249, all
registered in 1915.
District No. %. All Cash.
District No. "a. All Cash.
District No. SO. All Cash.
GENERAL SCHOOL FUND.
District No. 4. 154, 155.
District No. 5. 10.
District No. 6. 40.
District No. 10. 2O1.
District No. IS. 1913.
Ordinary County Fund. All Cash.
Road Fund from $500 to 5130.
EARL WILSON, County Treasurer.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

We are making a special family rate
on flatwork. At a very trifling ex-
pense you can eliminate the heaviest
part of your weekly washing.
The Delta Steam Laundry.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

Don't ditch that necktie because II
Is little mussed. We wash ano
press all kinds of 'em at &c each
Delta Steam Laundry. II
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

Insurance is your pledge for safety.
Stephan & obert write insurance for
the best companies. See them.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

WANTED to take part of
z. Heller, Cedaredge. 5
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
Limited

why did you slap your baby sis
ter's face?"
/" Cause the rest of her was wrap
ped up."Jude.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

It is not too late to get in our club
list-Independent, Farm and Home ant
st. Louis Globe Democrat. twice a
week, all for $3.50.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

Take. the Independent during. the
year 1916, and be happy all the. time
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

We wash sweaters too-perfectly
The Delta Steam Laundry.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
Far From II

Far From It
Dark wayfarer. Does l know where
de Fo'th National Bank is? Why boss
l don't even know where the Fist Ma
tional Bank is.-Life.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

A line OF Art Goods at cut prices
for n few days. Glenn Millinery.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

FOR SALE OR RENT-Oliver type
writer No. Z. nearly new. VIII Weaver.
Austin. Att
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

EGGS FOR SALE.-Eggs from white
of buff Orpingtons; good stock, for set
ting. F. NJ. Bacon. $50 Dodge st.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

Now is the time to have your auto
painted. neatly and economically. al
Gets Garage. by a man who knows
X. B. Wilson.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

FOR RENT-Hay, Grain and Fruit
Ranch. everything furnished.-L. f.
Bennett.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

Traveler-Here porter. take the
grip. Porter-Thank you. sir, bud I've
god i'd.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
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, BUSINESS LOCALS
) . . . . 900 . . . . ,

Protect your home against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

We have an electric vacuum cleaner
to rent. Delta Steam Laundry. t
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

Farm loans, any size: no commits
sion: no delay whatever. See E. 8.
Corbin. Delta II
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

FOR SALE, Cash or note. time to
suit-A new Winona wagon and new
top buggy. never used at all. e. P.
Newman. now at Singleton's. Have
your piano tuned. 5
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

FOR SALE-Two dozen last March
Matched Buff Orpington hens, laying.
]. Powers, 623 Meeker. 4
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

FOR SALE-Saddle pony and saddle
cheap. Call at Ice Plant If
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

Now is the time to start your spring
The Independent columns
are the cheapest medium to reach the
people.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

J. C. Bowerman has cedar posts for
sale at the Bowerman ranch above
Cedaredge. Farmers can save money
by buying these posts and hauling
them.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

LOST-Plush rubber lined auto robe.
between Third and First on Howard
street. Return to Delta Hardware
store. 2
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
Summons.

IN THE COUNTY COURT
State of Colorado. County of Delta, SIS
T. S. Skilton, Plaintiff\
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

LOST-Ladies Gold Bracelet watch
between Tongue Creek bridge and the
Ranch of L. c. Jones. Return to Geo
Fogg. Delta, reward.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

Butter cartons. vegetable parchment
for wrapping purposes. In stock ana
for sale by Stearns Bros. Co. printers,
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. BUSINESS LOCALS .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protect your home against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
Take the Independent during the
year 1916, and be happy all the. time.
We wash sweaters too-perfectly.
The Delta Steam Laundry.
FOR SALE-Two dozen last March
Matched Buff Orpington hens, laying.
]. Powers, 623 Meeker. 4
WANTED-Someone to take part of
immigrant car to Denver. Address H.
e. Heller, Cedaredge. S
Don't ditch that necktie because 1t
Is q little mussed. We wash ano
press all kinds of 'em at &c each.
Delta Steam Laundry. II
It is not too late to get in our club
list-Independent. Farm and Home and
st. Louis Globe Democrat. twice a
week, all for $3.50.
We have an electric vacuum cleaner
to rent. Delta Steam Laundry. II
We are making a special family rate
on flatwork. At a very trifling ex-
pense you can eliminate the heaviest
part of your weekly washing.
The Delta Steam Laundry.
Farm loans, any size: no commits
sion: NO delay whatever. See E. 8.
Corbin. Delta II
FOR SALE, Cash or note. time to
suit-A new Winona wagon and new
top buggy. never used at all. E. P.
Newman. now at Singleton's. Have
your piano tuned. 5
Now is the time to start your spring
advertising. The Independent columns
are the cheapest medium to reach the
people.
FOR SALE-Saddle pony and saddle
cheap Call at Ice Plant If
Now is the time to have your auto
painted. neatly and economically. at
Gets Garage. by a man who knows.
r b. Wilson. 5
EGGS FOR SALE.-Eggs from white
of buff Orpingtons; good stock, for set
ting. F. NJ. Bacon. $50 Dodge st. 2
FOR SALE OR RENT-Oliver type
writer No. Z. nearly new. VIII Weaver
Austin. At
LOST-Plush rubber lined auto robe
between Third and First on Howard
street. Return to Delta Hardware
store. 2
LOST-Ladies Gold Bracelet watch
between Tongue Creek bridge and the
D. 80 ~ patn ~
Fogg. Delta. reward.
Butter cartons. vegetable parchment
for wrapping purposes. In stock and
for sale by Stearns Bros. Co.. printers
Delta.
J. c. Bowerman has cedar posts for
sale at the Bowerman ranch above
Cedaredge. Farmers can save money
by buying these posts and hauling
them.
FOR RENT-Hay. Grain and Fruit
Ranch. everything furnished.-L. f
Bennett.
Insurance is your pledge for safety.
Stephan & Obert write insurance for
the best companies. See them.
A line OF Art Goods at cut prices
for few days. Glenn Millinery.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-18
GUS SCHLAPP.

GUS SCdLAPP,
(SeaD Clerk of the District Court
Qst pub Feb. IS: last March 10. 1870
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-13
J, &, SPANISH AND SWISS ENVOYS
 CONVEY TEUTON TERMS ID ALLIES
GERMANY PROPOSES PEACE

BERLIN, Dec 12.-TOday Germany and her allies in
 the great entered another mOmentOuS period in their history when they formally proposed to the powers of the hostile alliance to enter into peace negotiations Germany made the proposal in her behalf and also repre- Sentng the powers allied with her but Austria, Turkey and Bulgaria. to avoid all doubt, are making similar proposal independently In addition to forwarding the proposals to the hostile governments they have also been transmitted the Vatican in recognition of the position which the Pope occupies a neutral sovereign and as the spiritual leader of many millions of the subjects of the powers concerned
 The semi-oiicial Overseas News Agency announces that Chancellor Bethmann Holweg this morning re- ceed simultaneously the representatives of the United States Spain and Switzerland who protecting Ger a2n interests in the capitals of hostile countries that he transmitted to them the note proposing peace negOta
 OnS and that he asked each bring the attention of the hostile nations to it. The note was read in the RechStag today and it found that the proposals forwarded to the various goyernment embody the germs of lasting peace. Tremendous interest shown in the proposals and the people of Germany thrilled as they have been by mol other event. Crowds clamored to hear the Chancellor sneak and the streets tbronged When the head of the German government rose it may be said that all Gemanys eyes were upon him After speech of half an hour the Reichstag inn medatev adjourned The chief note of the speech seem ed o be that as Roumana has been conquered and all efforts have failed to batter down the Teutomc walls o fire and steel nothing but boOdShed be expected from
 continuance of the conflict HOweg declared that Ger
 many can afford to make the proposals as her military ana economic condition is better than at any time Snce the beginning and her proposal cannot be msunderSooo
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-13
ALAMEDA COMING
The Alameda left Juneau at s D. m. on the 11th and should be at Cor dova at noon today.

The palatial residence which was said some time ago to be at Unga IS really at Dutch Harbor. Purser Long of the Dora says the place was built for the superintendent of a conner cial company and is really extra ordinarily we'll fitted out. The pan els are of California cedar and the boards are grOoved into each other instead of being nailed. The glass ware, services and other things arc equally elaborate.
 Young Walter Blue wanted to b' a real sourdough the other night SC he took his blankets off the bed, plac ed them on top of a trunk and went to bed there,
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-13
PRESIDENT FISH co.
 ON SEWARD FISHING

the president of the San Juan co. regarding the visit of Superintendent Twitchell of the company to Seward some time ago to look into Seward as a possible site for a plant The fol- lowing is the statement made to the P.-L. by the companys president:
 civilian Calvert, Jr, president of the San Juan Fish company said yesterday that Mr. Twitchell had been sent to Alaska on business, with in structions to visit Seward to ascer- tain whether it would pay the com pany to establish a business there. No site had been purchased or leased, he said, for cold storage or any other plant, and no decision in the matter would be made, if made at all, until Mir. Twitchel returned to Seat tie and made his report
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-13
GERMAN GOVERNMENT MAKES PROPOSAL THROUGH NEUTRALS 10 OPEN NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE
SEVERE LOSS SUSTAINED
 BY MATHESON BROTHERS

Iditarod Pioneer, Nov. II. - Alex Matheson and his brother, who op- crate ground on Chicken creek, sus- tained a serious loss recently when their mess and bunk house caught fire in some unknown manner and was entirely consumed Besides the building, with it's contents, consisting of kitchen and dining room equip, ment, bedding, etc., the brothers lost their clothing, considerable money, jewelry, and other valuables.
 At the time of the fire the brothers were working at a considerable dis tance from the camp.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-13
Seward Lawyers
 Form Association

Like all cities of any consequence Seward now has bar association The lawyers met last night in the of flee of Judge S. O. Morford to talk the matter over and result was that the Seward Bar Association has been formed to fulfill similar functions to those performed by bar associations elsewhere. All the practising lawyers in town were present at the meeting and some who are not practising were also there, both kinds having been invited. The following officers were elected:
 President, Judge S. o. Morford; L. V. Ray and L. L. James; secretary, Leon Booker.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-13
TOLSTOI RETURNS

Ira Van Orsdal, who arrived in the city from Tolstoi, gives the following as the vote of that precinct, as nearly as he can remember it:
 For Delegate-Wickersham, 8S' Sulzer, 2S.
 For Attorney General-Grigsby leads over Schofeld by several votes.
 For Representatives-Snow, 2S; Vinal 25; Kilgore, 21; Webster, l9.
 Prohibition-Dry 49, wet 9.
 Only one vote was cast against the eight-hour proposition.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-13

In the upper Copper River valley good deposits of mineral other than copper have recently been uncovered it is rumored. The new find is a ledge 60 1t. wide which contains sil- ver-lead ore, and located in a lime greensboro contact with the lime for nation for the footwall and green stone the hanging wall. The lOcators intend to start a tunnel in the spring and bring out trial shipment for the shelter as soon as possible.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-13
SSOO,OOO BRIDGE

Walter J. H. Fogelstrom, bridge en- gineer for the railroad commission, will leave tomorrow and will soon proceed to Susitna crossing to pre- pare for the construction of the big steel and concrete bridge in that quarter This bridge will cost about $3OO,OOO. Mir. Fogelstrom has been in the city several days and now eX- poets to be away six months or so.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-13
WHAT THE NOTE SAYS

BERLIN, Dee. 12-It has later been learned that the German note proposing peace negotiations declares that in the midst of the most terrific war in history, when has been raging for two years and which thousand wears of civilization was unable to prevent which nureS the most precious achievements of humanity our strength has not made our ears deaf to responsibility before Cod For the sake of humanity although our adversaeS refused former proposals Germany now taking further steps to end the boodshed The emperors single thought throughout the has been to restore peace after ths victorious struggle and he now considers that the moment for official action has come.
 Speaking in the Rechstag the chancellor recounted the Teutonc victories and practically repeated every word of the note Almost every member ot the RelchSag was present and the crowded galleries were huShed as Howeg spoke
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-13
CHARGED WITH ROBBING
 MAN OF SMALL SUM

Thomas Hansen will be tried tiis afternoon on the charge oi robbing Ernest Victor of a purse cor,aining about eight dollars. Hansen was ar rested because some foreign coins which were in the purse taken from Victor were found in the possession of the prisoner.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-13
BRISTOL BAY NOT
 YET HEARD FROM

The result of the voting in the Bris- tOl Bay country has not yet been learned, according to George Alberts who arrived on the Dora. He could not tell how many votes would be likely cast there but he seems to think it would be thirty or 50 and that they would go like Chignik, which means that Sulzer would get big plurality Mir. Alberts is going outside on the Alameda.