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The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
TO THE PUBLIC and. STOCKHOLDERS
OF The BLACK CANYON OIL & GAS CO..

We wish that all preparations have been made
drilling the site selected by the state geoogst
George and others The up and everything in read
mess begin. We waiting for little material to arrive
from Hockss which will doubt be the ground by Satur
day the time you read this When begin drilling
all the well
spudded Watch for the telephone
of the directors the and addresses
shown below 1t will be later than Tuesday We'd
nesday make your preparations You right
the site with automobile Iyou have way advise
any of the persons whose names SIRE printed below and they m
make arrangements for you.
We paying debts go along We have about
Four Thousand Dollars 4 000C ahead but need We
take subscriptions for any Stock is still selling
cents share Everyone who is eres seeing this county
oil should buy stock make
scrptions for it, that the company help
This home company all concerned in home people and
will be glad to tell all about the and its
ment We do not oil back, but
that the viii be in sinking this we
everybody what have, when
to have picnic when spud m be be there
The directors and officers r. G. Hutchinson, Presi-
dent Delta H. w Ches Treasurer, Delta; E Mower DR.
Harry A. Smith, E. S Corbn Delta Hartman Henry
Roberts, Hochkiss, directors
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
GENEROUS HEARTED PEOPLE
GIVE AND SPEND FREELY AT
DAVIS RED CROSS AUCTION

The Red Cross auction. which had
not been extensively advertised. and
was held Monday afternoon on Main
street. netted the society the bounti-
full sum Of $35940,
The public responded generously.
both in contributions to this worthy
cause. and as to buying freely Of
the things offered. Contributions
came in from all parts OF Delta coun-
ty. and from Montrose county as well.
The responses came from merchants.
ranchers. farmers. business men and
townspeople, taking form in merchan-
disc. vegetables, grain. fruits, poul-
try, clothing and house furnishings.
The ladies' gave freely of their stores
of canned fruits and preserves. while
two men. not to be outdone. brought
sheep and calf to the sale that
helped swell the proceeds.
A great deal OF credit is due to w.
A. Davis for the successful undertak.
ing. as It was through his able efforts
as auctioneer that good prices were
obtained for the merchandise sold.
The local chapter of the Red Cross
gets the entire proceeds to be devot.
cd to their work. This is the first
opportunity given Delta cotty peo-
pie to aid the cause which Is so de-
serving. in such n unique manner.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
Death of Thomas T. DarnalI

In the death of Thomas T. Darnall
the temperance cause in the middle
west lost one of its most enthusiastic
and influential workers.
Mr.. Darnall, who had for number
of years resided at University Place,
Lincoln, Nebraska. suffered an attack
of paralysis. brought on largely by
over-work. and came to Delta about
four years ago with his good wife and
their daughter and husband, Mr. and
Mrs. w. C. Huestis. 1t was hoped
that he would regain his former good
health, but he never fully recovered.
Three years ago when the great
national prohibition question came
up for action. knowing his tenacity
and dogged persistence, his friends in
Nebraska urged him to return and do
what he could for the cause. which
he did, although greatly enfeebled
His failing health prevented his
taking active part in the work that
was so near to his heart, but he re
tanned that patient smile that was
his greatest asset. even to the end,
and passed peacefully away on Novem-
Der 16. 1917.
He is survived by his wife and one
Mrs. Anna Huestis, of Uni
versity Place, Nebraska.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
GOVERNMENT WILL ASSUME
CONTROL RAILROADS TO-DAY

Government operation of the coun-
try's railroads. under the direction OF
VIM. McAdoo. now secretary of the
treasury. goes into effect today. one
of the most revolutionary of war
measures.
The government operation of the
roads means that the government will
practically control every business and
industry through these arteries OF
commerce.
One of the foremost problems fac
ing the administration is the demand
Of the employees who II is said will
push the demand for increased wages
while boosting government opera
ton.
conference OF President Wilson
with the railroad heads over the com
pensation the government must make
the roads. was held yesterday. but
no report has been issued.
II is expected that McAdoo will re
tain the Interstate commission as an
advisory board
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
TWELFTH ANNUAL ROUNDUP
DELTA COUNTY STOCK MEN

One of the most largely attended
and enthusiastic meetings of the Del
Ia County Livestock association, was
the session OF Thursday. called to or
der at nine In the morning and con
tinuing throughout the day.
splendid program was provided
for the stockmcn and an unusual num-
Der of extra good speeches were
heard at the business meeting in the
discussion OF present day problems
of the association. An executive
committee of nineteen members was
elected to draft resolutions dealing
with the vital interests of the organ
ization and these will be taken up
with the federal authorities. The
business did not close until eight,
so II is impossible to give either the
members of the committee or the reso-
lutions drafted.
Harmony prevailed throughout the
meeting The membership was en-.
larged by the addition of a number Of
new members. bringing the member
ship mp TO 260
Election OF officers for the coming
year gave the organization. Dr. II. *.
Porter as president; J. ID. billiard. vice
president; J Fl. Kistler. treasurer:
George c. Wilson, secretary.
The MONDAY banquet. served as
usual by the Presbyterian ladies at
the Masonic hall. provided n season Of
enjoyment OF excellent things to eat
and to hear. Mortimer Stone presid-
ed in most pleasing manner as
POSTMASTER during the program after
the banquet.
The meeting OF the association was
closed by the annual event-a ball
at the Elks' hall everyone participat
ing enjoying the evening to the ut
most
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
RED CROSS DRIVE
NETS 2,3oo NEW MEMBERS

Delta county has responded liber-
ally to the many appeals for time and
money In the great work OF forward
ing our success in the war. and never
more generously than when il seems
ii is for the personal good of the sol
dicrs. as was the Red Cross member
ship drive for increased membership.
extending over the week previous TO
Christmas
Incomplete returns on the drive
give the increase of membership
within tn county about 1900. While
1t is estimated by those in a position
20 know. that final returns will make
II nearer 2.400. The city of Delta Sc
cured $50 new members. Paonia. 700:
Hotchkiss. 21s: Crawford, 1874: Cedar
edge. 95: Eckert. S5: Rogers mesa.
SO: Austin. 3s: Bone Mesa. IS; in
the Delta total are included Roubi-
deau l3: Read. 81: California mesa,
~: Ash mesa. %: North Delta. 33
In all the membership drive was
most successful and some of the
branches. among which was Paonia.
made an excellent showing. Within
a county of an estimated population
OF $4,000, the percentage OF new mem
bers was highly encouraging.
The ladies of Ash mesa donated
$40 and Miss Harrington. ably as
sisted by Mrs. Kaly. gave pie social
at the Roubideau school. netting
s1S.l5 which will be used in Red
Cross work.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
Authorities Still Seek John susn

There have been no new develop
ments in the Bush murder case, one
of the most fiendish in history, dur
ing the past week, and authorities
who are not content with the story
told by Mrs. Nancy Bush that she
killed John. the son. only later to
deny it, are pushing the hunt for
John Bush with every means possible.
Mrs. Bush is still confined in the
city jail where she at times denies
her story of the killing, 1t is said.
and at others, affirms. Two sons.
one from Seattle, Washington. and
one from Minnesota. arrived Christ
mas day to see their mother and hear
her tale of the terrible crime
Public opinion is yet greatly divid-
ed as to whether John Bush is alive,
or whether he met the same death
meted out to the boy.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28

lenges any man at 15s pounds in the
state for ten or twenty rounds glove
exhibition. Entire proceeds to go to
the Red Cross. VIII give weight to
any man in the county Go to be
merely an exhibition and no knockout
exhibition considered. Prefer some
lodge or society to put on this exhibi-
tion. | do not want one cent for my
part and stand ready to assist in this
matter other than by boxing. Am
permanent resident OF Delta county
and offer my services to my country
in this way. Who wants to enter the
exhibition? And who arrange for the
details ?-Gilpin Red.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
WOULD BOX IN AN EXHIBITION
AFFAIR FOR BENEFIT RED CROSS
\ true patriotic spirit

y true patriotic spirit
Along comes "Gilpin Red farmer
of the Austin district and offers his
services without any cost whatsoever
in an exhibition glove contest, the
proceeds to be entirely turned over
TO the Red Cross.
This gentleman, accompanied by
his wife have been spending q few
days this week in Delta. and while
here made the Independent office a
call and offered to challenge anyone
for this event for the prime objec;
of swelling the Red Cross fund of this
county.
He does not want to make a prize
fight" out of the affair, neither does
he want a knock out go, but desires
to put on good clean exhibition with
the gloves.
The spirit in which this man offers
his services is, it seems. one of con
siderable merit. While he cannot go
to the front. yet he is willing and
ready and will do his bit in this way
for his country.
Mr.. Louis Ferganchick, resides in
the Black Canon above the state
bridge and is one of the leading farm
ers of the upper country, having sue
cessfully conducted a ranch there for
the past three years.
Here is a chance for Red Cross
to increase its treasury if they can
find person who is willing to enter
into this affair, without pay. without
glorv-iust simply patriotic spirit
Here is his challenge:
II ouis Ferganchick. better known
as Gilrin Red, of Austin, Colo, chal
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
RAISES $116 ARMENIAN RELIEF

The pupils of the Baptist Sunday
School voted to devote their Christ
mas TO raising funds for the Armen-
ian sufferers and to make Christmas.
1917. season of giving rather than
receiving. And to further the cause
the money usually expended for a
tree and gifts for the children was
given to this cause. Monday night.
after program by the school. a free
VIII offering was made, some two
hundred envelopes were turned in
yielding harvest of S116.S5 for the
Armenians. The money will be sent
in next Monday and it is expected
by those having the matter in charge
to increase the offering to SIPS.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
MASoNS ENJOY FINE MEETING
INSTALLATION WEDNESDAY

The Masonic fraternity enjoyed
fine meeting Wednesday evening at
which time occurred their annual in
stallation of officers
Those who will serve the order in
official capacity during 1918 are:
Clifford p. Hopson. W. NJ: Harry G.
Snyder. S. W. John Chalmers. ]. w:
Allen Obert. Secretary; l. c. Hall,
Treasurer; Paul X. Osborne. S. D.;
Roy Dowd. j. D.; Harry G. Shaffer.
Tyler: William Gale, Marshal: Robert
S. Kelso. Chaplain: James Rasmus-
sen. S. s.: Clifford e. Dana, ]. S.
The X. T. Comandery and Order OF
Eastern Star hold their installations
this evening and January 7th, reports
of which will appear in later issues
OF Independent
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
Old Resident Prospeotor is uead.

The sad news reached Delta the
18th of the death of F. G. Oliver in
Nevada, where he had gone in hopes
n lower altitude would prove benefi-
cial. He was suddenly afflicted with
stroke of paralysis and lived only a
few days. f. G. Oliver was we'll
known among the older residents. as
he came to Colorado in 1890 and af.
ter spending two or three years in
Delta moved to Lake City. During
the greater part OF his life he devot.
ed his time and money to mining
and 1t was only four years ago that
he gave up the work because of
failing health. He was sixty-four
years old ut the time of his demise
lie leaves many friends who regret
ms passing. as he was man well
liked by ALL or the immediate fam.
lily left to mourn his loss there are.
Mrs. 5. A. Lewis and Mrs. L. f.
Tremblay. both OF Delta; Mrs. G. II,
Gooder OF Orient. S. D.. and Mrs
II. e. Stanton. of Salt Lake, and two
sons. VIM. NJ, living in Spokane.
washington. and Frank. Jr., who is
serving In the trenches over there"
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
Nucla-Deita Road Still Open.

And the Nucla-Delta road is still
open for travel. according to Alise
Gordon. of Nucla, who is in the city,
while the Iron Springs road has
some six or eight inches of snow, ac-
cording to reports. The lady EN-
phasized the fact that the Delta road
was open, while the other route was
snow covered, in mos' strong terms
and ii all goes to show just why the
Montrose people did not particularly
care TO have this route opened up
The lady was the first person to
make the trip to Delta and advised
Independent that business would
h ep her here for some little time
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN MON.
DAY, DECEMBER 31st

The above heading directs attention
to the fact that our city schools will
reopen after an Xmas vacation of one
week Monday, December 31st
A large number of alumni of Delta
high school are in the city and their
alma mater cordially invites these
people to report at the opening next
Monday morning.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
Has New Vulcanizer

Thoroughly in keeping with the up
to-date spirit of this city, another
modern machine has been added to
its equipment.
The machine is a modern steam
vulcanizer and the manipulation IS
Louis Shoup,
Mr.. Shoup is a good mechanic and
his work will no doubt prove salts
factory to the auto-driving public.
He will be found at shorty" Cun-
ningham's bicycle shop. $50 Main SIS.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
Enjoy sumptuous Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Cooper, in
charge of the Delta county farm,
served real Christmas dinner to
the men of that institution who en-
joyed feed of turkey with all the
fiNings and We're served in true
Christmas style. Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Wallace of Hotchkiss, who stop
ped over a few days en- route to Boul-
der. were dinner guests or Mr., and
Mrs. Cooper.
The Delta independent., 1917-12-28
George viekery Home.

Gecrqc VIckery Hone.
George C. Vickery. civil engineer
and at present employed by the Fed
eral Shale company. has been at
home visiting his family this week
and expects to leave today for Grand
Valley where the company is now
working.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

LIKES HAWAII

X. Mural. WHO viii succeed X. Full
as e!eve consul at the Jai anese Consu,
late, arrived in Honolulu On the Korea
Naru on Saturday. He vas accom-
panied BY his wife and two-year-old
son.
Mural has been stationed in Har.
bin ManchUria, for the past two years,
this being his only post since enter
ing the Japanese consular service. He
Is a graduate OF the Higher CONNER
cial College OF Toxic and passed the
examination for the consular service
in October. 1914. He was appointed
eIeve consul at Hardin early in 1915
and remained there until the first Of
the year. when he was named as the
successor of K. Fujii, who goes to San
Francisco.
Mural said today that he was much
pleased with Honolulu, and especially
after the cold climate of the Manchu-
rian city. he was certain to be pleased
with Hawaii. Mural is a compare
lively young man, but has made a no.
table record during his brief period In
the consular service.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
At ONCE! STOPS
STOMACH MISERY
AND INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin" Makes
Sick, Sour, Classy Stom-
achS Feel Fine

Do some foods you eat hit back
taste good, but work badly; ferment
into stubborn Jumps and cause a sick,
sour gassy stomach? Now, Mr.. or
Mrs. Dyspeptic. jot this down: Pspe's
Diapopsin digests everything, leaving
nothing to sour and upsetyou. There
never was anything so safely quick.
so certainly effective. No difference
how badly your stomach is disordered
you will get happy relief in five min.
utes, but what pleases you most is
that it strengthens and regulates your
stomach so you can eat your favorite
foods without fear ,-..-. - .
Most remedies give you relief some
times-they are slow, but not sure.
ePape's Diapepsin" is quick, positive
and puts your stomach in a healthy
Condition SO the misery won't come
back. r.,
You feel different as soon as "Pape's
DiapepsiG'- comes in contact with the
tomach-distreSs just vanishes-you-
stomach gets sweet, no gases, no
belching, no quotations of undigested
food, your head clears and you feel
fine.s ,.'...' 49,. r.. ... r. = -
e Go now, make the best investment
you ever made, by getting large fifty.
cent case of Pape's Diapepsin from
any drug store. You realize in FIVE
minutes how needless it is TO suffer
from Indigestion, dyspepsia or any
stomach d;sorier.-adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
Letters From Hexamer and
From German Red Cross
Give Affair New Aspect

Letters have been received by the
local branch OF the German American
Alliance which materially change the
news of resolutions said to have been
adopted throughout the mainland At
meetings of the many branches recent
" and which caused great interest
in Honolulu because OF their marked
difference from resolutions adopted by
the local branch.
Both letters are in German but
general liberal translation was volm-
teered by c. B1lte, secretary Of the
German-AmericIn Alliance here. who
also voluntarily surrendered the let
tiers for translation.
One il from c. }. ueXaRer, presi-
dent Of the German American Alliance
of the United States CT America, who
denies that he ever offered regiments
of the organization for action in event
of war with Germany and the United
States, declaring that he himself as
citizen and a native of the United
States was always ready TO give his
service and his life If it needs be for
the Stars and Stripes against any foe
but that it was not in his power to Of
fer others.
The second letter Vas from John
Tjarks, chief collector for the German
American Red Cross of America, an
organization affiliated with the Ger
man American Alliance but not identi-
cal with It, This letter discredited to
a certain ,exten. another report that
went out at the time which said the
Alliance had passed a resolution turn
ing over to thu American Red Cross
all the funds Of the German Red Cross.
What really was done took place at
a meeting of the state collectors of the
German Red Cross, not at a meeting
of the German American Alliance,
when it was decided that should war
be declared between the United States
and Germany soliciting funds for SINH
lar work would still be carried on by
their organization but such subscrip-
tions would be turned over to the
American Red Cross
On the other hand tie German Red
Cross did not vote, as was stated. that
funds on hand or outstanding pledges
for the German Red Cross would be
given to the American institution but
decided that such money should be
sent to Germany even after war had
been declared.
Col. Charles ". Ziegler, first vice
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
CHINA IS FIELD It.
!. FOR AMERICAN MONEY

? T. Sugawara, member of the Jap
anese house of peers; X. Imanishi.
former manager of the local Yoko-
hama Specie Bank, and Mrs. Imanishi
were arrivals on the Korea Maru Sat
urday on their way to the !; United
States. ~ Fl.
T.. Suguwara is one of the leading
statesmen OF japan, and was vice-min.
lister Of finance of the Okuma cabinet.
lie is on his way to New York TO in.
'spect financial conditions and intends
to advise that American capital be
sent to China. - ~
lmanishi, who is a director of the
bank Of "Formesa, will establish a
branch bank in New York. Both Mr..
and Mrs. 1manishi have many friends
In Honolulu and intend remaining here
for about two weeks. 80 j
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05

Bernard Listmann, IS, a violinist,
founder Of the Boston Philharmonic
Society in 1873 and once concert
master Of the Thomas Orchestra in
New York. died in Chicago.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
ROUND THE ISLAND TOURS

i Around the island, s1.75, Sunday
March 4. Tickets at Benson, Smith
& Co. Fort street Phone 1356.--Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
MERCHANTS WIFE ADVISES
HONOLULU WOMEN

Il had stomach trouble so bad ]
could eat nothing but toast, fruit and
hot water. EVERYTHING else soured and
formed gas. Dieting did no good.
was miserable until | tried buckthorn
bark, glycerine, etc, as mixed in
Adlerika. ONE SPOONFUL benefit,
ed me INSTANTLY" Because Adler.
i-ka empties BOTH large and small
intestine it relieves ANY CASE con-
stipation, sour stomach or gas and
prevents appendicitis. 1t has QUICK.
EST action Of anything We ever sold.
The HOliister Drag Co.-Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-05
TO STUDY AGRICULTURAL
AND BREWING AFFAIRS

Or. T. Takahashi. professor in ~"
agricultural department CT the I'm
perial University Of Toxic. was pas,
senger on the Korea Maru SATURDAY
on his way to the mainland. During
his stay here he inspected a number
of plantations. taking samples OF the
soil with him.
The Japanese agricuiturist said that
the Japanese have been getting good
results from the soil in the past few
years, and the brewing OF beer and
wine and soy growing has brought big
fortunes to the people of Japan. DR..
Takahashi will spend three years in
the United States and England study
ing the agricultural and brewing in
duStrieS.