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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-05-06
MARRIED.

MARRIED.
Ellis-S truthers.-I In Philadelphia,
on the 18th ult., at st. James Church,
by the Rev. H j. Morton, Rudolph
Ellis. formerly of Elkton, and HELEN,
only daughter of William Struthers.
Smith-Little.-In Elkton, on the
lst inst, by the Rev. M. D. Kurtz,
Andrew Smith and Mary A. Little, al
of this county.
Payran-W hitaker.-On the 1st day
of May, at the residence of the brides
father, by the Rev. M. d. kurtz, the
Rev. James H. Payran, of the New
Jersey Annual Conference, and Fan
ME L.. youngest daughter of Francis
A. Whitaker, Esq, of this county.
Mitchell-Davis.-In Philadelphia, on
the 25th ult., by the Rev. G. w. Smiley
John Jay Mitchell, formerly of this
county. and Annie Bell, daughter of
M. j. Davis, Esq, of Philadelphia.
DIED.
Jones. On the 9th of March, af-
ter lingering illness, William Jones,
aged 81 years, 8 months and 26 days
Stephens.-At the residence of his
son, William w. Stephens, near Han
esville, on the 21st ult., Thomas Ste
phens, in the 80th year of his age.
R,ynolds.-On Sunday, April 22d,
Hen v Mitchell Reynolds, son of Bar
clay and Amanda Reynolds, in the 7th
year of his age.
The young athletes of Elkton are
about to organize base ball club.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-05-06
BAD STOMACH TROUBLE
Yields to Delicious Vinol

Shreveport, La.-"I had bad stom-
ach trouble for years and became so
weak l p hardly walk or do any
work. poor, my food
would and was very
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-05-06

poor, my 1000
and was very
\ many reme-
lVinol adver-
my stomach
I'd and l am
one up the
ned nerves
rength.
ION, Md.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
Needed the Sign

Near Springfield. Mass, there is a
big park-like estate owned by a man
who has strong de}estation of tres
passers. To prevent the violation OF
his privacy he posted all manner of
warning signs on his place.
One evening he encountered very
strange couple taking a lovers walk
on his property.
Cant you read?" growled the own.
er. as he pointed to the sign.
I'VE can read. alright" said the
swain.
That sign there?' demanded the
man with another growl.
I'VE have read it" returned the 9th.
er, ut says private and that's just
the reason why We came down here.
Everybody's Magazine.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
Notice of Foreclosure,


Whereas. Frank E. Kimball and
Marion E. Kimball whose address is
Rifle, Colorado, grantors, by their
deed of trust dated November 4th, 1912
and recorded November 18th, 1912, in
the office of the clerk and recorder
of Delta County, Colorado, in Book LOG
at Page 222 of the records of said coun-
ty, as amended and corrected by their
declaration substituting trustee dated
December 23d, 1915. and recorded
December 18th, 1915. in Book 126 at
Page 367 of the records of said Delta
county, conveyed to the Public Trus-
tee of said county the following lands
in said county, to-wit: The Northwest
quarter of the southeast quarter
(NWA, SEA) of section No. six co.,
Township No. Fourteen Q4 South,
Range No. Ninety-fo (94) West of
the Sixth (6th) Principal Meridian,
in trust to secure the payment of their
six promissory notes of even date with
said trust deed. payable to the order
of George A. Clark as follows: One
note for $550.00 on or before months.
and five notes of $4,000 each, payable
on or before l year, Is months, .
years, 80 months and years, respec.
lively, after date, with interest there
on from date at the rate Of 10 per
cent per annum.
And whereas default has been made
by the said grantors in said trust deed
in the performance of the covenants
and conditions imposed upon them by
the terms of said trust deed in this,
to-wit: That said grantors have fail
ed to pay balance of $500 and the
interest thereon from May 4, 1915. on
the first maturing note: have failed to
pay the interest from May 4, 1915. and
any of the principal of the second
maturing note; and have failed to pay
any of the principal or interest due
on said four remaining notes:
And Whereas, the legal holders OF
the Indebtedness represented by said
notes have filed with said public trus
tee notice and demand in writing, de
claring said default. and electing to
declare the whole debt represented
by said notes and interest thereon
to date of sale due and payable. and
demanding the sale of said land under
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
Evidently He Had

Robert was having very successful
career at college. He had scored the
winning touchdown in the big game
of the year, and was mentioned by the
experts for the All-American team. But
Roberts father was not satisfied
I'm afraid my son." said he, that
you are not making good use of your
time at college. 1 hear very unsatis-
factory reports about your work.
Gee Whit" exclaimed Robert. "You
must have been talking to one of the
professors
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
LEGAL NOTICES
>>>>~>>,.>>>>
Notice Of Stockholders, Meeting.


.Montrose, Colo, Dec. Goth, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of stockholders in The
Uncompahgre Valley Water Users as
ISOLATION is hereby called and will be
held in the opera house at Olathe,
Colorado, on Tuesday, the LIST day of
FEBRUARY. A. D. 1916. beginning prompt
ly at ten o'clock in the forenoon for
the following purposes. to-wit:
First: To elect a board of directors
for the ensuing year.
Second: To consider any other
matters that may come before the
meeting. as5 al-za 80. Hsars l.a.iaa. 500
1t is urged that all water users and
landholders in the valley be represent
ed either in person or by proxy.
Proxies should be delivered to the
secretary at least three days before
the meeting. ARTICLE of by-laws.)
Notice is hereby given that all pay
ments for water for the season of 1916
will be payable to Special Fiscal Agent
U. S. R. s., Tramway Bldg, Denver.
Colo.
GEO. W. BRUCE, Secretary.
.s.r JOHN ]. TOBIN, Secretary.
First pub. Jan. Z; last Jan. %, 1916.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

State of Colorado. County of Delta, IS.
i We, Austin E. Miller, .V-President,
and Edmund Stabler. Cashier. of the
above named bank. do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best Of our knowledge and belief.
AUSTIN E. MILLER, v-President.
EDMUND STABLER, Cashier.
+ ATTEST-Austin E. Miller, w. E.
Steele, Edmund Stabler. Directors.
1. Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of January. 1916. Ny
commission expires Sept. 4, 1918.
(SeaD JOHN S. WATTS,
Notary Public
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

Now. here is a showcase" said the
commercial traveller, pointing to a pc
culiar-looking speciman OF his wares,
that is bound to become popular. 1t
magnifies everything put in It to dou.
BILE Its natural size" Can't use It In
my business" replied the Pueblo Gus.
toner. What l want is n case that
will seemingly reduce the actual size
of its contents" What is your line?"
asked the dealer. MY speciality is
ladies' Shoes" replied the other.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

State of Colorado. County of Delta, SIS.
We. l. NJ. Conkin, President, and
Chas. E. Parker, Cashier. of the above
named bank. do solmnly swear that
the above statement is true to the
best of our knowledge and belief.
l. NJ. CONKLlN, CHAS. E. PARKER,
President Cashier
Attest. NJ. Conklin. Austin f.
Miller. Chas. 4. Parker, Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of January, 1916. My
commission expires Feb. 20, 1918.
(SeaD WILLARD FAIRLAMB,
Notary Public.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
Not the Teapot's Fault

Pat was very fond of strong tea. He
always praised a housekeeper accord
ing to the strength of the tea she
made. The other day the woman of
the house where Pat worked was pour
ing tea for his breakfast. 1t was c,
ing out very slowly, and the good wo-
man asked Pat to excuse the teapot
as it had a bad spout. Pat mot lik-
ing the looks of the tea,) replied sad
ly:
'Beborra. ma'am, don't blame the
taypot, for anything weak must go
aisy." -..--4. r. .... -
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
THE DELTA SUGAR BEET CON-
PANv SUGAR CONTRACTS

This company Is now ready to enter
into contracts with the growers OF
sugar beets for the season 1916, and
will pay a flat rate OF $3.50 per ton,
Our field superintendent, Mr.. ]. w.
Douthitt, is supplied with printed con
tracts ready for you to sign. and we
urge the prompt closing OF these con
tracts.
Growers OF beets under our contract
will DO permitted to purchase pulp at
25c per ton to the extent Of the beets
they deliver.
THE DELTA SUGAR COMPANY.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

ooh, papa!" exclaimed the joy
Gus society girl, as she tapped her boot
with a whip, what do you think of
wear at the horseshow next week.
Daughter" replied Mr.. Groucher, at
ter a solemn survey, that doesn't look
to me like any habit. It looks more
like a permanent affliction."
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
Misguided Ambition

Il guess" said Broncho Bob, that
we'd better get up fund and have
reformer come along and talk to
Crimson Gulch."
What for?" ~ ..er Tar
Some of the boys are getting the
idea that this town is slow town. We
need somebody to whoop it up and
show We can be as wicked as any met
ropolitan on the map"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

Now, Willie. let's be frank with
each other What will you take an
evening to let your sister alone while
I'm with herr"
" can't take anything. You see,
sister has already made me an offer
to hang around."-Life.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
Applying a Remedy

Mr.. Jones, you will have to either
marry at once, or leave our employ
But why are you so anxious to have
me marry?''
while you are in love you do not
half attend to your duties, and you
must either be cured or fired"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
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 II. Freyberg at
Delta Steam Laundry. II
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
'0OOdMM@
DONT'S-

around with you. Hold-ups are not
unheard of.
Don't hide money around the
house. There are few burglars left.
Don't be extravigant. put your
money in this bank and add all you
AN spare to 1t.
Don't fail to take this advice and
you will have an easy and happy
old age.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
SIS Reward.

The above coward will be paid for
information that will lead to the con
viction OF any person or persons who
have been delivering coal from other
mines and representing II to be Win
ton coal.
BILLSTROM BROS.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
What Il Would Saw

80 Miss Bangor played for you?"
She claims that she can make the
piano speak"
well. I'll bet II 1t spoke It would
say Woman. you have played me
false ="
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
For Sale.

About fifteen tons of first, second
and third cutting alfalfa. only u mile
from town. Inquire at Perkins Res
taurant.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
500 Reward.

w. N. Tucker. North Delta, will pay
$40 each for the recovery Of one black
fiiley, eighteen months old, weight
CTS pounds; one bay horse colt, sane
age, weight, $50 pounds. nose. forehead
and two hind feet white; not branded;
August /.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
His ADVANTAGE

Lawyer. l say. doctor. why are you
always running us lawyers down?
Doctor (dryly) Well, your profess
sion doesn't make angels of men, does
1t?
I Lawyer. Why. no: you certa My
have the advantage of us there. doc
tor.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
Not 4 Biqamist

Not = 6igamist
There's gentleman in the parlor.
sir" said the maid. 81. Es.f ,fh
did he give his name. Katie?" ask
ed the man of the house. a M
"Oh no. sir; but think its the one
who wants to give it to your daugh-
ter" 49, .--..,.,.-.-... -..-
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
Reason Enough

Sutton. What makes you think.
sir that l will not be able to support
your daughter?
Her father. The difficulty I've had
in doing II myself.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

! Dads Restaurant Is for sale. and
It has proven steady money maker.
The owner. c. P. Shore. wishes to
retire from the business and rest.
Write or apply to c. P. Shore. Delta
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

We are making q 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. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
Notice.

II you have wheat. oats or corn IT
might be we'll to submit samples and
receive our bid before selling.
MONTROSE FLOUR MILLING CO
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

LOST-Fine drawn work handker
chief Return to Remington-Elliot
and receive reward.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

wANTED-Sweet clover seed. Casl
paid. c. Rodney Smith. Olathe. Colo
RADIO. Phone Olathe 30.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

Watch found. Call at Independent
office and describe property.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

Protect your home against fire by
insuring with Stephan & Obert.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
Notice Of stockhoIder.' Meeting.

Notice Of Stockholders Meeting.
Delta, Colo. January 4, 1916.
The annual meeting of the stockhoi-
,ders Of The Garnet Ditch and Reser-
voir company. will be held at the
Court House in Delta, Colorado, Satur-
day, February 5, 1916, at 1870 p. m. for
the purpose of electing seven directors
to serve for the ensuing year and to
transact any other business that may
properly come before the meeting. If
you cannot attend be sure to send
proxy.
w. P. DALE, President.
F. C. HARRINGTON, Secy.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
His Guess

Henry. how do financiers form the
pools we read about?"
II don't know my dear, unless they
use the water In the stocks"
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

Jcss-Did you get any useful pres
cnts? Bcss--Thcy wero all useful OK
ccpt gold thimblc.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

Take the Independent during the
year 1916. and be happy all the time.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

First Mother. Mrs. Clancy, yer
child Is badly spoiled.
Second Mother G'wan wild yez.
First Mother. Well, II you don't
believe IL, come and see what the
steam roller did to It.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

Farm loans, any size; no commits.
sion: no delay whatever. See f. S.
Corbin. Delta. II
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
10000 SHEEP ADMITTED TO
! GUNNIsoN FoEsT NEAR IRWIN


b, re in the Glowing g. .guage:
Primarily in response to a petition
of 21O signers of the North Fork Val
ley, of the Gunnison, filed with the U.
8. Department of Agriculture under
date Of February 2, 1915, range for TO-
600 head Of sheep was thrown open
within the Gunnison National forest.
Prior to the opening OF. this sheep
range an investigation was made as
to the needs of the local settlers. and
it was found that there was farming
land aggregating some 1857 acres
owned by the petitioners on which an
enormous amount of surplus feed in
the form of beet tops. hay. pasturage
etc, was going to waste and that could
well be fed to sheep and thus bring in
a profit
The range in question is too high
for cattle and lies in the northwestern
part of the forest. north and north
east of Irwin and east of Mr.. Marco
lima. embracing the region in the vi
cinity of Silver basin and the coun-
try lying around the headwaters of the
middle and north Anthracite creeks
just south of the ragged mountains.
comprising some 10000 acres, part of
which, however. is barren land
The loading and unloading point for
this sheen range will he Somerset
From there the driveway win follow
the Muddy up to where Anthracite
creek Joins IL and. here the drive.
way splits in two. one fo,,owing tho
old White river trail tn that norton
of the range south of Middle An,bra.
up the Muddy mast Erikson.s ranch and
into the other norton living south of
the ragged mountains Tho distance
from Somerset to the range is from 70
to ls miles.
THE bedding out system will he
used and the beddiny of only ona r,gh,
in the place will be allowed exoent in
unusual circumstances. In this wav
it is planned to utilize the range tn it's
fullest extent without in anv way In.
Turing It"
This entering wedge intended tn on.
en- the Elk mountains and the IVES,
Elks to sheen has come in sn,te of
the earnest and repeatei obiect;on of
the local advisory hoard Of stockmen
and of all cattlemen in the county I.
has come because in the natnre NJ tho
case the forestry department wants the
money. and these woo,ies which are
generally believed to be furnished nv
certain big sheepmen to broken-down
fruit growers of the North Fork fur.
nish the excuse. Some of this range
Is undoubtedly as low altitude as the
town of Gunnisou. These federal bu.
reaus ALWAYS want more money. moro
money for rangers. more medicine
chests. more conservation or some
other hatched-up way of spending our
money.
II is a foreign growth upon the indus.
trial body. II is a cancer. II grows
solely according to it's own desires and
being without check or taxation limit
or of local election its appetite Is new.
err satisfied: except that of course NOT
having vet secured all the mower n
wants from the national government
not having absolute life and dealth
handling of every acre of unappropria.
ted public land as IL is asking. nor
household control of all the water
power. the coal and the phosphate and
the radium as IL is asking in Wash.
iugton TODAY nor all the gold. silver
lead and zinc minin, which II ia nre.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

II you wish to borrow money on
your farm at lowest rates see Geo.
w. Bruce. Hillman building. If
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

FOR SALE-Good work team; VT
1900 each. Apply at James Green
wood, Delta, Colorado.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

FOR SALE-Modern six-room house
on Meeker street. o. L. Walstrom.
Olathe, Colorado. "A
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

: Don't ditch that necktie because II
II D little mussed. We wash ano
press all kinds Of 'em at SC each
Delta Steam Laundry. Il
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
The New Hat

The New Hat AZ
Mrs. De Style. Women are an ex
pensive blessing. ,..,,-....l
Mr.. De Style. They are expensive
Judge. - t- .---
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

FOR RENT CHEAP-Seven room
house at 1916 Grand. Apply to Mrs.
Cory NJ. Turner at 232 Grand. II
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

We wash sweaters too-perfectly
The Delta Steam Laundry.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

We have an electric vacuum cleaner
TO rent Delta Steam Laundry. 4
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

AT austin, IN the State OF Colorado, at
the close of business, Dec. 81, 1915.
=, RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts Unse-
Loans and Discounts Secur-
:. ed by Collateral ............. 13,384,O3
Loans on Real Estate .....-...-.- 2,O5S.O
Other Bonds and Securities 3,8S3.15
Furniture and Fixtures $1,000. 100000
Banking House ............ 2,3OO. 90
Other Real Estate .......-........... 38O.25
Due from Banks (not reserve
banks) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5,384.24
Due from Reserve Banks. 12,058.95
Checks on Other Banks 10000. 1904
Cash on Hand .--................. $4,000
IOIAL $50 1897. Al
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock ...........$12 ,OOO. 90
Surplus Fund ..-....-.-............... 100000
Undivided Profits Qess ex-
penses and taxes paid) 80. 2,5T6.46
Individual Deposits ............. 33,O7S.25
Time Certificates of Deposit 9,342.76
TOTAL -----------..----.-.......$59,99 7.47
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

Insurance is your pledge for safety
Stephan & obert write insurance fol
the best companies. See them.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
DOUBLE FARM HARNESS

DOUBLE FARM HARNESS
the dependable kind that wears we'll
and looks we'll.
IF IS THE HARNESS TO BUY
1t is the harness to sell.
1t is faithfully made from good
material. and plenty large to fit
horses from 1900 to i 400 pounds.
Our prices are reasonable. but rem
ember Il 1t quality. and not prices.
is the r,al standard of harness
value. Our harness have quality.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

FOR sALE-Team. harness and
light wagon. $3.50. Call Coop. Phone
1910. w. NJ. Andrus. Soft
FOR RENT.-160 acre improved
farm under Gunnison tunnel near
Delta Apply to r. E. Wear. Delta,
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21

II is not too late TO get in our club
Neutrality-suspicious., Farm and Home and
ST Louis Globe-Democrat. twice a
week. all for $3.50.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
NO. 14s

NO. 149
Report of the Condition of
-- THE COLORADO STATE BANK
AT Delta, in the State of Colorado, at
the close of Business. December 81,
1915
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-01-21
SMART PARAGRAPHS

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