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The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Raymond Koehler, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Koehler of this city, was
the victim of a pleasant surprise party
last Wednesday evening, the occasion
being his fourteenth birthday. Mrs.
Koehler was in on the plans for that
evening. of course. and it was her eff
forts which made the affair a success.
She invited fourteen of Raymond's boy
friends to a six o'clock dinner that
evening and all were assembled in the
Koehler home before Raymond even
suspicioned that party was to be
given in his honor. The young folks
did ample justice to sumptuous din
ner and then came the usual social
pastimes.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Antoine Chovves, a young Mexican,
was arrested by the sheriff's forces
of this county last Monday at the in
stance of Sheriff Frank Goad of Del
Norte. Chovves is charged with non
support of his family. Sheriff Goad
arrived in Delta yesterday morning
and started out with his prisoner in
the evening.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Joe Harrington arrived home last
Sunday morning from a two months
tour OF the state. which included Wis
its at New Orleans. Memphis. Ten
nessee; Atlanta. Georgia; Hot Springs
Arkansas, and many other cities and
points OF interest He reports enjoy
ing the trip very much from start to
finish.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Horace Pigg, who has spent nearly
all his life in the game regions, esti-
mates that one full grown mountain
lion will destroy twenty-five deer each
year. Mr.. Pigg is now one of the
county commissioners of Fremont
county and is carrying on a campaign
Iof destruction of mountain lions in the
Parkdale game district.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Mrs. ]. II. Ploger. little daughter
and nurse arrived home last Sunday
evening from a two months stay in
Denver during which time the little
lady was under the care of a special
list with children and the babe seems
now to be in perfect health and ready
for all the romping experiences Of one
of her age.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Judge A. L. Beardsley was in the
city from Glenwood Springs on Mon
day looking after the property and
other interests in this district of a
client who resides in the resort town.
He had not seen Delta for some
years and remarked that 1t had GER
tainly advanced in every way since
his last visit.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Mrs. Ben Ross and her daughter,
Miss Lulu, arrived in the city the
first of the week for a visit with the
formers sister. Mrs. Camilla Sanders.
nsylvania.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Mrs. Vim Clark arrived home Satur.
with her mother and sister in Los
Angeles, California. She states that
there are many Inconvenience con
nected with tours of that state during
hci stay there and even yet on ac.
count of the heavy storms.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Attorney Thos. Y. Bradshaw was
summoned back to his home in Fort
Collins on Monday to look after the
interests of a client. He expects to
return to Delta in time for the regular
term of the district court which con
venes on the fourteenth of this month
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04
Comma to Delta Aaain

s. R. Berger, the well known Grand
Junction optometrist and Optician
writes that he will be here agin at
the Delta hotel for two days. Feb. 81
Sunday and Monday. Glasses scien-
tifically fitted. abstraction positively
guaranteed.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. James and their three
sons are here from Wichita. Kansas
and will locate in Delta permanently.
Their car of household goods and
other property arrived in Delta Mon
day and they are now engaged in
furnishing a home.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

John W. Davis of the Park-Davis
company was a passenger on the
evening train for Hotchkiss and Pa
onia last Sunday where he expected
day or two.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

A bright little baby girl came to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Conklin
on Wednesday, February 2, and the
little lady is already such a favorite
that the parents and grandparents
are giving her every possible atten-
rion and will continue to do SO. Moth
her and babe are reported doing nicely.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

German mesa reports considerable
sickness. Among those noted as on
sick list last week were: Mrs. G. w.
Hustled. all of the Munger family, A.
Wilson. C. NJ. Brewer. Mr.. and Mrs.
T. b. Page and little girl of the
Ewing family.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Fisher, who reside in the south
end of the city, died at about five
O'Clock last Friday evening after a
cemetery on Sunday.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Bishop Brewster. of the Western
slope diocese OF the Episcopal church
with headquarters in Glenwood
Springs during the six years of his
service here, has Just been appointed
to a similar office for his church in
Maine and will leave soon or that
state. Bishop Brewster was in Delta
about two weeks ago in charge of
Mission services at the local church
at which time he visited with many
OF our people. He is well known and
very popular on the west slope and
all will regret his departure to another
field OF labor.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Mrs. l.. E, Minard and her daughter
Miss Marguerite. departed Monday
evening for Hotchkiss where they are
to establish a home at least during
the residence of Mrs. Minards son
who holds a clerical positio.. in the
Emry store.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

state, and Paul Wilson, of Hotchkiss
who are doing little stock raising on
their farm near Hotchkiss, recently
made shipment of fine hogs to Den
yer on which they topped the market
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Nate Byers, C. w. Markley and George
Hider have each bought a new 1916
Maxwell touring car, taking up the
second carload of these popular autos
shipped in by Stockham Bros. Co.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Tom Mostyn was in the city Wednes-
day arranging for the shipment of a
car of fine beef cattle to his market
in Ouray and from him we learn that
he has just received two thoroughbred
Shorthorn bulls purchased at the stock
show in Denver which are to be plac-
ed with his herd in the Surface creek
country.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

James zaninetti slipped and fell on
a strip of ice at his home yesterday
morning with enough force to cause
severe sprains and bruises to his
left shoulder and wrist. He is now
getting about with his arm in sling.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Miss Park will demonstrate in home
economics before the Woman's club
at its meeting February 5. Cakes,
sponge, butter cakes, icing, dainty
menus for afternoon affairs. A large
attendance is desired.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

r. b. Wilson is here from Cedaredge
etc. but the principal part of his busi-
ness will be painting and vanishing
automobiles.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Don't forget to see S. R. Berger. the
popular optician who will be at the
Delta Hotel for two days. Feb. 81,
Sunday and Mondsy. VIII examine
school children's eyes free.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

The Neighborhood club was pleas
antly entertained by Mrs. H. ]. Coer-
yer at her home on Howard street
last Friday evening. Refreshments
were served at IL.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Notice to Surface Creek Water Users
The annual meeting and election Of
officers of the Surface Creek Water
Users association will be held at Eek
ert, Thursday. February 10, at 10
o'clock, n. m. All users of water on
Surface Creek are urged to be present.
F. w. CHILDS, Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

George II. Whitelaw. for many years
well known resident of this city and
now living at Los Angeles, California.
is here looking after business inter
ests.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

To Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Harrington
was born lusty little boy on Sunday,
January 80, 1916, and in consequence
there is great rejoicing at the Harring-
we'll.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

NJ. H. Carlson was an east-bound
passenger on Tuesday for the state
metropolis where he will visit at least
week or ten days.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

The body Of Mrs. Ida Wolf whose
death occurred last Wednesday even
ing in this city was taken to Kansas
on Monday by U. S. Roberts, brother
and her daughter Mrs. Wilson. The
funeral services and burial are to oc-
cur in that state.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

FOUND-Purse; sum of money;
papers. Owner can have same by
calling at the postoffice. Identifying
it and paying for this ad. See Penti-
cost
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Kettle and their
little son are in the city from their
home in Colona, Mr.. Kettle being
under treatment for eye troubles of
some nature
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

One of those horrible testers re-
and now she's the whole umbrella.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Garvin expect
to leave tomorrow for Houston, Texas,
where they will pass the rest of the
winter season.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

County Clerk Gibbs was quite ill
two or three days the latter part of
last week but is now considerably i'm
proved and able to be at his office.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

See the special dinner menu for the
New Perkins restaurant elsewhere in
this issue.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Mrs. A. A. Ebersol of Paonia, was
brought to the Red Cross Wednesday
for an operation. She is getting along
nicely. Salida Record.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Ira Allenthorpe pulled out Tuesday
morning for Kansas City, with two
cars of fine hogs, which he will mar
ket in that city.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

DR.. L. A. Hick was quite i'll of la
grippe two or three days the fore
part of this week.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. E.
X. NARROW of California mesa on Janu-
ary 81.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Mrs. L. d. Cory. of Cory. lost lady's
gold watch, with fob chain. near the
Cory bridge and asks that the finder
will please return it to her.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

Wiley D. Bryson, president of the
Grand Mesa Reservoir company, was
here from his home at Coalby two or
three days the fore part of this week
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

High water can be expected next
spring. because Of the extra large
While II is. perhaps. not necessary to
remind those along the rivers of this
fact. 1t behooves all to take whatever
precautions possible to protect break
able places and to do whatever they
can do for the protection of their prop
erty and crops. OF course even the
large amount OF snow now stored and
that which will fall between now and
spring. could 20 gradually and not ere
ate damaging overflows. but that can
not be depended on. and other condi-
tions would bring about the opposite
extreme.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04
James Scullon went to Grand juno
tion on business Tuesday night.

c. E. Mower shipped three cars Of
fine cattle to the markets in Denver
on Tuesday.
The Delta independent., 1916-02-04

A letter Just received by w. Z
Obert OF this city from A. w. Carr
who is spending the winter in San
Diego, California. tells of the con.
tinuous downpour of rain in that part
of the big coast state for two weeks
straight both night and day. The
rivers are muddier than the Gunnison
or Uncompahgre ever we're even in
spring time and the ocean also was
muddy for at least a mile from shore
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
KENTUCKY MAGAZINE.

The first issue of the Kentucky
Magazine, the publication which is to
present what is best in Kentucky made
its appearance last week The maya
zine. which bears the imprint of Lex
ington and Louisville, treats of the re :
sources, institutions, material. moral
and educational progress. the character
and achievements of Kentucky men
and women, and the great possibilities
Of the states future development. The
complimentary copy sent this office
showed the magazine to be work of
art from every standpoint.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
WARNING FOR HUNTERS.

J. Quincy Ward, Executive Agent of
the Kentucky Game and Fish Commits
sion. has sent out posters with instruc-
tons to the hunters of the State. The
hunting season will open November Is
and the instructions are intended to
accomplish much in the preservation of
the game Of Kentucky. The poster.
which warns against hunting without a
license. contains the following Don't"
Don't shoot without a license: don I
buy or sell quail; don't hunt oil your
own land without license; don't wait
until November Is to buy your hunters
license do il now; don't kill more than
twelve quail in one day; don't shoot
squirrels after December 10; don't
shoot. buy or sell any rabbits before
November Is; don't kill English or ma
tive pheasants. wild turkeys or wook'
cock; don't kill all the quail of a covey
leave some tor seed; don't forget to
feed the birds during the winter; don't
fail to notify your local warden or this
department Of those who violate the law.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
GEESE and MORE GEESE

One Of the largest droves of geese
seen in this section for several years,
passed thru the public square last Tues
day morning, being driven from the
farm of Walton Moss. where they had
been fattened for the poultry dealers,
Bailey and Moss. There We're 1904
geese in the drove and it was curiosity
not often seen anywhere and of course
attracted much attention.
They were sold to Richmond parties
and We're driven through the country, a
distance of twenty-five miles. where
they will be slaughtered for the eastern
markets.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
O'HEARN.

Mrs Thomas 0'Hesrn died at her
home on the Lexington road at an
early hour Tuesday morning.
Her death was very sudden, diving
Of rheumatism Of the heart before a
doctor could reach her. She was a
lovely christian woman and had reared
a splendid family. Beside her husband
she is survived BY ten living children,
four girls and six boys who have the
tenderest sympathy of the community.
Funeral services were held at the home
this morning by Rev. II. Schultz, of
Richmond. after which interment took
place in the Lancaster cemetery.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
CHRISTMAS ship
United States Will Send Food And Cloth.
ing To The Starving Armenians

Americas Christmas Ship to foreign
lands, which this year will be the Navy
collier and Caesar or a collier of the
same type. is being refined b. the Gov
eminent for carrying food supplies to
destitute Syrians and Armenians. 1t
will leave New York December l, car
rying capacity cargo of foodstuffs and
new clothing for Beirut, Syria, from
which port relief will be distributed by
American Red Cross and Red Crescent
agents, aided by United States consuls
and missionaries.
As necessary preliminary to the
sending of the Christmas Ship arrange
ments are being made for collections in
the churches of the entire country
Thanksgiving Day, the receipts of
which will be used in completing the
cargo. The ship will carry $780, 900
pounds of rice, 5000 pounds of lima
beans. 400, 900 pounds of crushed wheat,
2, 100, 900 pounds OF whole wheat, 500
900 pounds of sugar, 1000 cases of con-
densed milk for children. 10, 900 barrels
of flour, $4,000 gallons of petroleum
and 25, 900 gallons of cotton seed oil.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
LOUD NUMBERING And
HEAVY CANNONADING.

Lancaster and Garrard county Demo
Gratis had big celebration last Friday
night that started about seven o'clock
and continued until well up in the night.
The public square was crowded with
enthusiastic men. women and children.
Roman candles and balloons PLAYED
quite part and the heavy firing of the
anvis could be heard for ten miles. II
was certainly noisy bunch. especially
the boys. numbering several hundred
that marched through every street.
With their Rsh. Rsh's that showed that
they were well equipped with good
cheer leaders.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
DEMOCRACY and TAMbANY

In 1912 William J. Bryan drove Tam
many Hall out of the Baltimore con-
vention. and without the support Of
New York State. nominated a candi.
date who was neither obligated nor
snbservient to its malign influence, says
the Eizabethtown News.
In 1916 Woodrow Wilson has been
reelected president of the United
States without the vote Of New York
state. and in face of the treachery of
Tammany Hall.
They have been put out of the Dem
oeratic party like Christ drove the
Money-changers from the Temple. and
all honor to William J. Bryan and
Woodrow Wilson who do not want a
Presidential bargain made on Wall
Streets terms.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
QUARTERLY Meeting
Al The Methodist Church.

The first Quarterly Meeting for the
Conference year will be held at the
Lancaster Methodist Church, Saturday
evening and Sunday, November 18th
and 10Th. Rev. c. II. Greer. the Pre-
siding Elder, will preach Saturday
evening at O'Clock and Sunday morn
ing at Il O'Clock. The sacrament of
the Lords Supper will be administered
Sunday morning. Everybody Is invited
to these services.
The Quarterly Conference will be
held Sunday at 2 p. m. Every official
member is urged to be present at this
Quarterly Conference.
+. ID. Palmeter. Pastor.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
NIMRODS SCARCE.

Owing possibly to the fact that so
many of the farms in Garrard county
are posted, in order to preserve the
pheasants that are being propsgated
so successfully. that only sixty hunters
license have been issued by County
Clerk Hsmilton during the year.
More than twice this many were is
sued last year and about the same num-
Der the year before. Hunters are
warned not to hunt on any of the farms
posted, the names and owners of which
can be seen in every issue of the Record
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
". c. T. U. CONVENTION.

The National W. C. T. U. Convention
meets in Indianapolis Friday the 18th.
In 1879 when Indianapolis was Hostess
State" Of the National Convention,
Frances +. Willard was elected Presi-
dent. The Christian people of all de-
nominations are rejoicing over the
spiritual and moral uplift the city will
receive from this great gathering Of
christian women.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
AT ROMANS OPERA HOUSE

The famous Grand Opera Star. Ger
aldine Farrar, in the perturbation of
the immortal materpeice CARMEN"
in . parts, at Romans Opera House,
tonight. Thursday. Its wonderful. See
it. Admission and 10 cents.
Tomorrow night. Friday. Miss Billie
Burke in the most fascinating serial of
the day, "GLORIA'S ROMANCE"
See the LIST installment.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
DANVlLLE TO REALLY
HAVE A HOTEL

The Danville Advocate states that
the asbestos roof has just been put on
the hotel and that plastering has com
menced. 1t also states the third floor
will be finished and ready tor occupancy
in Pbout three weeks. What we are
interested in is the first floor where
one can get something to eat.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
MORE MULE SALES.

Good mules are still selling well in
this county and are in good demand.
Some of the sales here this week were
made by local farmers Mr.. Taylor
House sold nice pair to w. b. Burton
for S42O. Robert Fox sold three six
year old mare mules to Bright and Fox.
for 5000. and James Royston pair to
same parties for $3.50. Bright and Fox
also sold a dandy year old team to
Pence Brothers for $3.50.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
TURPIN EXHONERATED.

Irvine Turpin. the colored chauffeur.
while driving the car owned by W. b.
Burton, was exhonerated from blame
by coroner jury. for running over and
killing Mckee Irvine, ten year OLD
boy at HedgeviIle last week. The tes-
timony showed clearly that il was an
unavoidable accident. Turpin was re-
leased
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
WATCH OUT.

The way Of the transgressor will be
hard if they are found hunting on any
Of the farms which are posted These
public spirited men are determined to
protect the phessants and the few re.
naming quail in this section. The
places and names of owners of posted
land ara found in this paper each week
and there is no excuse for anyone not
knowing.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
WILSON'S LEAD INCREASES.

As the count progresses in California.
which is very slow and many counties
yet to report. Wilson's lead increases
bv 200 votes. The count in Minnesota
has also increased Hughes vote in that
state. Indications are now that the
the Republicans will have a small ma
jority in the House.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
LOSES Fine COW.

Mr.. N. b. Cheatham had the misfor
tune to lose valuable milk COW last
Sunday from the effects of eating paris
green. left earelessly around his meat
house. He tells US she was well worth
one hundred dollars.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16

Some of the owners Of Posted land
became very much excited this week
when they heard hunters were on their
farms. A horseback rider and runner
were dispatched to the scene Of action
at once and il the guilty parties had
been found well watch and see what
will be done with them.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
LOST.

One large heavy automobile rug,
green on one side and black on the other.
Lost on Brosddus Branch. between
Hackley and Browning Bros. Nov. sth.
Return to this office and receive reward
or notify 7. r. Stapp, Lexington Ky.
care Of Lexington Herald.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
v. {. 7. j

Woman and Citizenship, with Mrs
Currey as the leader. was ably discussed
at the Union Saturday afternoon. The
women are studying along that line so
that when the privilege is granted they
will be intelligent voters.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
ANNUAL GOOSE SUPPER
FRIDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 24th.

The third-annual goose supper will
be given by the Circle Girls" of the
city at the room over the Rex Theater.
Friday night of next week. This de.
lightful occasion is looked forward to
with much interest, for beside the
goose a splendid menu is always served
and at the nominal price of onlv fifty
cents plate. Something over fifty
plates have already been spoken for.
but the ladies' will be well prepared to
serve 100 and are expecting that many
at least. The menu is as follows;
Goose dressing gravy
Apple Sauce
Chicken Salad Potato chips
Pickle Cranberries jelly
Celery
Scolloped Oysters
Mullins Rolls Coffee
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16

Gov. Hiram Johnson, IN a statement
issued recently. charges that petty
politicians who pictured Hughes NJ a
reactionsry caused the Republican de.
feat in California.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16

Tuesday was the coolest day we have
had this season. II made US think OF
hog killing" and Bangs Lsndrams
famous recipe for sausage.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16
BETS THAT BEAT
The BEATER

Mrs. Will Palmer brought to this
office five beets which weighed AZ lbs
Wonder who raised the largest potatoes
and cabbage in the county.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16

Lost. Gold bar pin, with PATSY Kin
naird" engraved on back. Return to
this Office and get reward. lt-pd.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16

The Circle Girls will hold their annual
Goose Supper, November cath. They
will appreciate a call. from you to have
a plate reserved
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16

LOST:-At the depot in Lancaster,
Tuesday night. tan suit case with
umbrella. Reward If returned to DR..
b. G. Rose. or this office.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16

Creme Dairy Feed is best for your
cows. 1t is a balanced ration of merit.
For sale by HUDSON. Hughes & Farnau.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-11-16

Mr. J. X. Cornn is erecting hand
some garage back Of the telephone ex'
change.