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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21
Those Small Bsrths.

Fat I'nssenger-There Is no danger that any one will pry inro these bertha is there1 Pullman Porter-I.an' sakes. no. mum. Qn de contrary. we general ly has to pry folks outss,f dem.-Judge.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21

. n. ersssrvins Pencil Drawing.
 A pencil drawing can he preserved indefinitely against blurring if 1t is im- mersed in a bath of clear cold water. then in fresh milk.-Popular Science Monthly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21

It would be a good time to over haul Ithat old stovepipe and see that therd is no danger of it's doing any damage
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21

pure Buttermilk at LoveWhitley's.
 Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. If.
 A fine display of nugget jewelry at Valdez Drug Co. If
 Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland's Prices reasonable.
 Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez Drug Store.
 Brooms 25c. S5c and soc; for the best at the Emporium. If
 Hats Cleaned and Blocked.
 Hats cleaned and blocked; suits cleaned and pressed.
 If GUY F. CAMERON.
 PORTRAITS made by appointment in your own home, by F. w. Sheelor. Phone 186. If Nugget jewelry made to order at the Valdez Drug Co.,. hv c. o. Reinke. H
 FOR RENT: Nice three-room cot tage down town, completely furnish ed. Rent $1s.0o. Apply to James Fish. L /. t... If
 Just received the finest lins of neckties ever shown ia valdes, at Ben Silvsrman's.
 Anything in the jswelry liAA at the Valdez Drug Co. If
 k F4 -s.59 S 37't
 Kodak supphea as me valde. Drug Company. If
 Panoramic views of Child's and Miles glaciers. Dawson. valdes and Wrangel on sale at the valdes Drug
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21

Lieut.. Kohler of the Post volun- teered to send over detachment to fight fire in case they were needed. The Post boys can always be depend ed upon to be on hand when needed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21

Now is a good time for our wives 10 order black fox furs. They are down to $12OO per pelt now.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21

Economy s half the hattle of life. IL is not sO hard to earn money an' to spend 1t weil.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21

Our sympathies are extended to Seward and Haines, both of whom had disastrous fires today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Pasteurized Whipping Cream and pure Buttermilk at LoveWhitley's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21

Pictures developed at the Walden Drug Company. If.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21

A fine display of nugget jewelry at Valdez Drug Co. t1
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21

Kodak Supplies as me Valdez Drug Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-01-21

Panoramic views of Child's> and Miles glaciers. Dawson. valdes and Wrangel on sale at the valdez Drug
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14
WHY COLORADO SOILS NEED
MANURE-eY MR.. MARSHALL

Generally speaking. chemical anal,
ysis shows Colorado soils to be high
In all the essential mineral materials
that are needed in the building up OF
plant tissue. On account Of the arid
ity OF our climate our soils show n
deficiency in organic matter. or hum
us. This deficiency can be easily over
come by the occasional plowing under
of a green crop or thru the direct
application Of farm manure at differ
ent intervals.
The prime function of manure under
our conditions is to furnish the solv-
ent that liberates the mineral matter
that is taken up by the plants. Unless
n certain amount OF solvent matter
is present no matter how high the
mineral content OF the soil. there will
ukelv be n deficiency Of soluble ma
terial and plant development will be
-etarded.
In addition to acting as solvent,
the manure furnishes the beneficial
micro-organisms with food and greatly
improves the physical conditions OF
the soil.-J. D. Marshali, Colorado Az.
ricuitural College. Fort Collins, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14

day of August, A. D. 1916, then and
there to attend the heating on the
probate of the said alleged last will
and testament of the said Sarah A.
Barker. deceased. and further to do
and perform what shall then, by the
said Court, be required and adjudged.
In Witness Whereof, have hereunto
said Court at my office in Delta, in
said County, this 3rd day of July, A.
D. 1916. VIM. w. DINGMAN,
(Seal) Judge, Acting Clerk.
First pub. July z; last pub. July %.
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14
Notice to Non-Re.ident Of Probate o

Notice to Non-Resident Of Probate Of
viii.
State of Colorado. County Of Delta. SIS.
In the County Court in Probate.
The People of the State of Colorado
to John Jack Barker. Greeting:
Whereas, 1t has been made to ap-
pear to the County Court of Delta
County. in the State of Colorado, that
you, the said John Jack Barker are
one of the heirs at law of Sarah A.
Barker. deceased. and that you are not
a resident of the State of Colorado.
Now, Therefore. In accordance with
the provisions of the statute in such
case made and provided, and by order
of Court duly made and entered, you
are hereby notified that an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last
will and testament of the said Sarah A.
Barker. deceased, was presented to
said Court for probate on the 10th day
of June. A. d. 1916. by Margaret Lena
Welch and Maude A. Young residing
at the City of Delta. in the State of
Colorado; that the said decedent was,
at the time of her decease, a resident
OF Delta. in the State of Colorado;
thai the said decedent according to the
said alleged will devised and beQueath.
ed her property in the words and fig
ures following. to-wit: ITO my
daughter. Margaret Lena Welch lots
21-22-2S-24 and 25 of Blk numbered Six
of the original plat of Delta, and to my
daughter. Maude A. Young, lots and
6 of Block Nine of the original plat Of
Delta. the tract of farming land in the
Gunnison Valley about 2 miles from
Delta, all in said Delta County. and the
4S0 acres of land on Hastings Mesa in
San Miguel County. Colorado, with all
their water rights. to my daughters,
Margaret Lena welch and Maude A.
Young. share and share alike"
ITO my stepson. John Jack Barker,
Of Chico. California. the sum of one
dollar. provided that direct my ex-
ecutor to turn over to him some keep
sake of his fathers or Of myself as
personal remembrances."
You Are Hereby Notified To be and
appear before said Court at the County
Court Room in the Court House in the
City Of Delta. I'm the County Of Delta.
in the State Of Colorado. on the 18th
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14
Close cuttino Aids pandeIions.

There seems to be a tendency with
people who pride themselves in keep
ing their lawns well trimmed to cut
the grass too short. This is not a
good practice, for two reasons: First
the lawn dries up more rapidly when
the grass is cut short. Second, when
short, it is in the right condition for
infection with dandelion and plantin
seed.
If the roller of the lawn mower is
lowered as far as possible, the grass
will not be cut so short. will not dry
up so fast and seed that blows in will
not come in contact with the ground
but will be held up Dy the grass
blades and will not germinate. A
lawn looks as good if not better Il
not cut so short.-Carl P. Hopkins
Colorado Agricultural College, Fort
Collins, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14
NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETl-
TON FOR DISCRIMINATION OF
DESCENT AND OWNERSHIP OF
PROPERTX

To Edwin Burton, Farley Burton.
w. Cowley, Charles w. Cowley, Emily
NJ. Bench, Iva Cowley, Nestle Cowley,
Lanettie Moser. Edgar w. Cowley.
Cleo Anderson, Peter Anderson and
MILFORD w. Cowley.
You and each of you are hereby
notified that Wilford W. Cowley has
filed in the County court of Delta
county. Colorado, his petition praying
determination of the descent and
present ownership Of the lands and
tenements formerly belonging to
Mary Emily Cowley. now deceased.
Said lands are described as follows,
to-wit:
A tract of land beginning at the
Northeast corner of the Southwest
Quarter of Section 13 in Township Is
South. Range 90 West of the Sixth
Principal Meridian. and running
thence West about 140 yards; thence
South about 20 yards; thence East
dUOut Nv ydldcs anu thShCc ANoith
about 20 yards to the place of begin
ming. together with all bitches and
water rights used in the irrigation
of the said land.
Also a tratc of land beginning 80
feet west of the Southeast corner of
the Northwest Quarter of the North
east Quarter of the said Section IS,
and running thence North so 7-40 feet,
thence West All 4-1O feet; thence
South 50 7-40 feet, and thence East
Az 4-10 feet to the place of begin
ming. and all ditch rights and water
rights used in the irrigation of the
said land
The said petition alleges that the
above named persons are the only
Cowley. deceased.
You are also notified that the
fourteenth day of August 1916, at
o'clock p. M. at the court house in
Delta, Colorado. has been fixed by the
Court as the time and place of the
hearing of the said petition and deter
mining the descent and present own
ership of the said property, whereat
you may attend and present proof
as to any interst you have in the
said property.
VIM. w. DINGMAN,
Judge. Acting Clerk.
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14

Apportionment General School Fund
for year ending June 30, 1916:
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14

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.
l9-tf. Corner 7th and Grand.
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14
Notice of Foreclosure.

Notice is hereby given that pursu-
ant to a judgment and decree of the
County Court in anu for Delta Coun-
ty, Colorado, rendered June goth, 1916,
in cause pending therein wherein
Nelson Baker was plaintiff and Eu-
gene S. Corbin, Charles Shoop, and
S. V. Biggs were defendants, where
By | am commanded to sell all the in
terest of the said Eugene S. Corbin,
Charles Shoop, and S. V. Biggs in and
to the lands and premises hereinaf-
ter described to make the amount of
said judgment, attorneys fees and
costs, | will on the 18th day of July,
1916, at the hour of 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon at the South Front door of
the County Court House, in the City
of Delta, County of Delta and State
of Colorado, offer for sale at public
auction and sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash the following
described premises and all interest
which said defendants have had or
now have in the said land and prem.
ises, to-wit:
The South Half of the Northeast
quarter of the Southwest Quarter
(S4 NEA SWA) Section Twenty
two (22) Township 13, South Range
"a West of the Sixth Principal Meri.
dian, in Delta County. Colorado, to-
gether with ten shares of the capital
stock of The Leon Lake Ditch and
Reservoir Company. and one-half
share of the capital stock of The Lone
Pine Ditch and Reservoir company.
Which premises will be sold to
make the sum of s944.60 and also the
sum of S1S992 attorneys fees, together
with s24.SO costs and accruing costs.
NJ. A. DAVIS, Sheriff.
First pub. June %; last pub. July IA
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14
LEGAL NOTICES

: 80 80 ,>>~~> . =
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14
Total
Call for Bids.

County superintendent of Schools
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14

Sealed proposals will be received up
to seven o'clock p. m. Tuesday the
18th day of July. 1916, for furnishing
of materials and labor, and the con-
struction, and completion of two brick
school buildings in District No. -Four,
Delta county.
All bids must be accompanied by a
certified check in the sum OF five per
cent of the amount of bid, and a Fidel-
ity bond will be required of fifty per
cent of the contract price.
Plans. specifications and full in
structions can be had after July Sth,
from X. o. Daniels. secretary, four
miles south of Delta.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
K. o. DANIELS, Secy.
First pub. July a; last July IA, 1916.
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14

Best of material furnished and sat
isfactory work guaranteed in painting
and paper hanging. ]. l.. Sprung, Of
flee in Concrete block. 4
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14
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
.eta Steam Laundry. II
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14
Announcement.

We wish to announce that we have
secured the agency for the Weyer-
Haeuser silos and offer one 14x30 silo
complete. delivered Delta. at s20S. In
dependent Lumber Co. 22tf
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14

FOR SALE-160-acre ranch 2h
miles from Sapinero. Colorado. rail
road. school and postoffice. 22 acres
in cultivation, 140 acres tillable land.
good water right. fine cattle range on
the National forest. Also fine team
young mares. weight 5000; new wagon
and harness. A snap at $4,000. cash.
Mrs. Chas. W. Taft. Sapinero. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1916-07-14

BUSINESS LOCALS .
= . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Young Jersey COW for sale. Phone
1913.
Protect your home against fire BY
insuring with Stephan & Obert
FOR SALE.-Alfalfa hay. delivered.
H. E. Tyler. lott
FOR SALE-Fine work team. En-
Quire of Starr Nelson. If.
FOR SALE-l25 first class Poland
China pigs G. Hartig; both phones. tt
Farm loans, any size; no commits
sion; no delay whatever. See E. S.
Corbin. Delta. tt
s20S will buy one of those fine
weyer-Haeuser silos size IA 20, de-
liyered Delta. 22-tf
See ]. L. Sprung for painting and
paper hanging. Best of work guaran-
teed Concrete block
ARGYLE-Grand Junction, modern
rooms. Rates soc and 75c. Three
blocks north of depot. 19tf
Insurance is your pledge for safety.
Stephan C Obert write insurance for
the best companies. See them.
The Independent Lumber company
will sell you a Weyer-Haeuser silo
| IA 80 delivered Delta, for $20s. 22-tf
Paint up. paper up, clean up. J. L.
Sprung will do the Job for you right.
Call on him in Concrete block, Delta.
FOR SALE.-Two sets of harness
and one good spring wagon. ]. C.
Jewell. North Delta. Coop. phone Alb.
II HOW ABOUT your blAuhcis- we
wash them right. and return them
soft and fresh.-Delta Steam Laundry.
When you think lace curtains. think
Delta Steam Laundry. We make them
look better than new.-Delta Steam
Laundry. II.
All kinds of sewing machines re-
| paired. New Singer and other second
hand machines for sale. ]. C. Wood,
/ Coop. phone 1l-A-
Best of material furnished and sat.
isfactory work guaranteed in painting
and paper hanging. ]. l.. Sprung. Of
flee in Concrete block. Il
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 Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-08-05
COULD MAKE HUBBY USEFUL
Mrs. Torkins Has Bright Idea for
Use in Event Her Cause
Was Defeated.

Charley. dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, Il don't want you to worry
about our votes for women campaign"
I'm not going to-"
But | want you to be prepared to
lift your voice in case 1t is needed. l
realize that there are incidents of po-
litical responsibility which woman
with her refined sensibilities is unable
to meet"
rs that so?"
Yes. You remember how disap-
pointed l was at the result in New
Jersey. When | mentioned it to you
you dismissed the matter with a pro
fame expletive.'
Il apologize"
Don't. I've invited our club to be
here on Wednesday morning to hear
how well you can talk about it in case
we're defeated on Tuesday. Wash
ington Star.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-08-05
Must Have Been TanaIe.

There was very bad first night
in a New York theater. That is to
say. the night was good night as
nights go in New York during the the
atrical season, but the play offered
was bad.
At the end of the second act the
Iong-suffering audience was about
ready to quit. A few got up to go
and others followed, until the aisles
became clogged.
Charles Hanson Towne arose in his
place, well down front.
"Wait!" he called out in clear,
loud tone, women and children
first!"-Saturday Evening Post.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-08-05
Holly Scratches
By HARVEY PEAKE

NEVER look gift In the cost mark.
ANAll that glitters IL not diamonds.
1istletos makes the heart grow
fonder.
Tho gift deferred maketh the heart
sick.
Belief in Santa Claus Is the best
policy.
It il wise merchant who knows his
own goods when they arc brought
back for exchange.
To give hideous gifts is human, to
forgive impossible.
Gifts make the man, tho want of
them the fellow.
Ono Christmas bargain makes the
whole of womankind spin.
Christmas bills are stubborn things.
Santa ClaN Is not As red a. he Is
painted.
Buy gifts In haste and repent at
leisure.
Uneasy lies the head that's trying to
make twenty dollars buy forty
gifts.
And thereby hangs q stocking.
Every Christmas tree must stand on
its own bottom.
Gifts are seldom what they seem.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-08-05
The Christmas Card.

TIC ChFISthIdB Cara.
About hundred years ago the first
Christmas cards were used. These
were printed in London and consisted
of visiting card with the words,
"A Merry Christmas printed on it.
Later the cards were made with lit
tie scenery en- them and picture of
the robin. This bird was used be-
cause lie is called the English Christ
mas bird, and also 1.-THE Savior's Bird"
on account of the old legend regard
ing it's red breast. From this time
on the cards became more numerous
and of more varied kinds.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-08-05
Fixinq the Blame.

DO you believe in hoodoos?" asked
the superstitious person.
We'll" replied the man who had
failed to make good in a dozen differ
ent enterprises. I've get to preserve
my self-respect, you know"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-08-05

Some men are loafers by choice and
others drift into the habit through be-
ing elected to office.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-08-05

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
the laundress. All grocers. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-08-05
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE Tablets
Druggists refund money il it fails to cure. z. w
GROVES signature is on each box. 2sc.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-08-05
Santa S Secret

lZESH-I'vE got out of bed. Just q
minute,
S4Sl To tell YOU'LL whisper 1t
ANN2 low
N~N The stockings I've hung by the
fire
Are for me-not mamma, you know.
For mine are SO awfully little.
Dear Santa Claus. don't you see?
And l want. oh. so many playthings.
They won't hold enough for me.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-28
}2!eG,Q;oze:EQa aA

were the Reverend and Mrs Hermah
II. Hul,en. Mr. and Mrs. Harry +.
Benson. Mr.. and Mrs. z. +, Games OF
Muskogee. Dr. and Mrs. W. +. Dicken,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank J Merrill and
Mr. and Mrs. d. X. Pope
Mi. Doris Parkinson entertained
sixteen guests yesterday al ! O'Clock
luncheon in compliment to her guests,
the Misses Helen and Elizabeth Trent
OF Okmulgee Luncheon was served
"a Ia oaberct" al four small tables,
with dancing between the different
courses
Miss Parkinson will have a few oi
the younger set for an informal dance
this evening, honoring the Misses Trent.
A delightfully."- informal dance was
given last ecvning by Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer J. Wilkins in honor OF Miss
Ethel Crider. Miss Algia Chea,ham
assisted Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkins, whose
guests were Misses Vera Cheatham,
Hattie Neal, Florence Ferguson, Ma
mie Nelson. Catherine McAleer, Mar
garet Witock, and Messrs. Lloyd Ber
ry. Herman Rogers, Clark Wilson, Don
Heep, Harold Whitlock and Roy Ar
nett
The friends Of Mr.. Earl Daulton, who
is with the Troop b, Oklahoma cav
airy, at Donna, Texas, will regret to
learn that his parents. Mr. and Mrs
~ z. Daulton. received word yester-
day that he had been thrown from his
horse and had suffered a serious dis.
location of his shoulder.
Captain George w. England, wht
has been the guest OF Major and Mrs
| Charles n. Barney. left yesterday tc
Join his regiment, the Third infantry
u. s. A., at Eagle Pass, Texas Mrs
England and their two children vii
remain with Major and Mrs Barne,
until conditions on the border make il
possible for her to join Captain Eng
land
MIS-, w j. WaikSf VI pdiNoANoU ~
rived yesterday TO visit her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. r. S. Rowland
A. "
Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Gran,ham and
Miss Beryl and Madge Amanda Gran.
than OF Aberdeen, S. D, are spending
the holidays with Mr.. and Mr., c. w
Durand Mr.. Grantham will return
home next week Mrs. Gran,ham ant
her daughters will make an extended
visit.
Mrs NJ. n. Smythe entertained tn,
members of the Alpha Beta club ycs,er
day at a beautiful Christmas party
with Mrs. ". s, Heffler and Miss Re
land Heffler as additional guests Th'
club will meet Wednesday with Mr.,
R. r. Fremont, l0l0h North Stile
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. H. Haubeck, Mrs
W. A. Gallman, and Mrs John O'Con
nell Of Sapulpa were guests last eve
ming when the rSere Whist club wa
entertained by Mr. and Mrs A. A. Gall
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M AIRS. ROBERT II GARDNER
NMl gave a very charming lunch
VNJl con at her home today at !
o'clock in honor OF Mrs, Alden
H. Vose. Red roses formed beauti-
iul centerpiece with Christmas favors
and suggestions being carried IN the
other details of the luncheon. An IN
teresting feature was the placecards
which were original verses written by
Mrs. Gardner The guests were MINES
Frank Z. Anderson. Thomas 6. Cham
bers, Richard T. Harriss, w. N Hayes,
William Nee, William Raymond. Lea
A. Rely, Richard A. Vose, Charles N.
Barney, George W. England OF JET.
ferson Barracks (St Louis), David
McKinistry. w. G. Burke and Charles
B. Ames.
The members of the Pickwick club
entertained with beautifully appointed
o'clock dinner last evening, when the
spirit OF the holiday season prevailed
in the pleasure and enjoyment OF the
event The table had as its centerpiece
large basket of white lilies, with
pink and white carnations and ferns
used in profusion as additional
decorations. A Christmas gift bag was
the source of much fun The evening
was spent informally with music, dan
cling and cards, The guest, included
DR.. and Mrs. Albert Byron Potter
Mrs Aletha Barr Taft. Misses Grace
Seoresby of Hutchinson, Marguerite
and Caroline Colcord. Blanche Clag
gett, Bess Stewart, Florence Culberi-
son. Mr., Chester Kidd and DR.. Cur,
Won Wedel.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Hancock gave
an informal dancing party last evening
having as their guests Mr.. and Mrs
Bryan V. Whitfield, Mr., and Mrs
George Vernon Bankhead OF Paris
Texas, Mr.. and Mrs Edwin ID. Viii
hanson, Miss Gail Cruce, Miss Louise
Watson, Mr.. William Larsen and Mr.
Chester Kidd.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Marchand oI
Monticello. ul., the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. X. J. Yeager. and DR.. and Mrs
o. +. Finks OF Tulsa were the honor
guests at beautifully appointed
luncheon given at o'clock Tuesda,
at the Savoy. Lavender crysanthe.
NUNS were used in profusion to deco
rate the luncheon table. The guest.