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The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
MRS. LILLE WILSON FOR
COMMISSIONER AND CLERK

In coming before the voters of the
city as a candidate for the office of
Commissioner of Finance and Sup
plies. I present my name first because
believe I am thoroughly qualified to
serve in this capacity. second because
7 have had experience in handling
public moneys and know how TO do
so to good advantage. and third be
cause with years OF experience in
meeting the public. ] know ! can do
so in courteous and at the same
time. n business like manner.
7 have lived I'm Delta for 30 years
Ny life IS an open book. and for this
reason ! feel that TO dilate at length
on my personality and qualifications
would be only TO impose upon the
voters an unnecessary duty.
Pledges and promises I also regard
as a hollow ceremony. and usually
not to be fulfilled.
In these days OF strenuous condi-
tions the women OF the country arc
filling offices as a patriotic measure
and are proving themselves fully as
competent Ms the men. And so
come before you soliciting your SUP
port Mt the coming election. for which
I shall be grateful.
MRS. LILLE WILSON,
Candidate for Commissioner OF Fin
ance and Supplies.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
RAILROAD CONTRACTOR
HAS BIG JOB ON NORTH FORK

Hamilton and Gleason. railroad con
tractors OF Denver. passed through
Delta Monday on their way to points
near Lazear. where they have some
big Jobs filling in bridges across
arroyos In that vicinity.
The contractors are no small outfit
their equipment consisting OF thirty
"dinky" cars. steam shovel and 3
locomotives. The work handled in
this way Is much more rapid than
by any other method.
The new contract will keep this big
concern busy. full time, from now un-
Ill the first OF the year, and when the
Rio Grandc has these bridges filled
the chances will be greatly reduced
on the branch at these particular
places for derailments or other acci-
dents.
Other places. II Is said. are to be
included In the program OF improve-
ments In the Delta section OF the
railroad and this news will be most
welcome to passengers and shippers
alike.
The contractors advise the Inde-
pendent that they can use all the men
that they can secure. promising
steady employment at good wages.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
COLONIAL THEATER CON-
PEELED TO RAISE PRICE

From time to time since the United
States entered the great world war
special tax has been levied upon the
theaters of the country. We are not
complaining. but are only too willing
to do our share.
On November 1st, another special
war tax went into effect as follows:
Sec. 700. That from and after the1st
day Of November. nineteen hundred
and seventeen. there shall be levied.
assessed, collected and paid
(a) A tax OF cent for each 10 cents
or fraction thereof OF the amount paid
for admission to any place. including
admission by season ticket or sub
scription. to be paid by the person
paying for such admission. PROVlD-
ED. That the tax on admission OF
children under twelve years OF age
where an admission charge for such
children is made shall in every case
be I cent: and
We are not raising our prices, but
are compelled to collect this war tax
with each admission.
All 1Oc admissions lie: 15c admis-
sions 17c; zoe admissions 22c; CSC ad-
missions. csc.
Do your bit cheerfully.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
VOTE FOR w. D. HINES FOR
MAYOR ON NEXT TUESDAY

To the voters of Delta: Inasmuch
as / have been selected as one of the
candidates for the office of Commits
sioner of Public Affairs, Highways,
Health, and Civic Beauty and Ex-Offi-
clio Mayor. wish to state that IL
elected will do everything possible
for the betterment Of the city and
citizens. ! do not care to make prom
ises of anything. but ! am interested
in the advancement of the city in
the advancement of the city in every
possible manner and am willing to do
all that ! can looking to this end.
have served for the past twenty
eight years as foreman in various lines
and know how to handle men to ad
vantage. My trade places me in
position to fill the office named, eff
ciently. and this office requires
person who knows the city and its
needs.
And with this brief announcement
come before you and ask your sup
port for mayor at the election next
Tuesday. w. ID. HINES.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02

Halloween Party at colurbine School
The teachers and pupils OF Column
bine school on Ash mesa proved them
selves able entertainers "Wednesday
evening when they invited the pat
rons and friends to spend the evening
with them. Pumpkin shaped invita-
tions were issued bearing this inscrip
ton: "You are invited to attend the
phantom assembly of witches ana
ghosts at Columbine school October
81. Would like to have you in our
clutches at s p. m. Come AMI enjoy
the witches of Halloween"
The commodious assembly room
was tastefully decorated and 'he gro
tesaue costumes of the children made
a sight weird enough for any "sppok
night"
The time was pleasantly passed
with appropriate games and fortune
telling. followed by refreshments OF
sandwiches. pickles coffee and pump
kin pie.
The instructors. Mr.. and Mrs. sam
pie. are past masters in the gentle
art OF entertaining.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
SAYS VICE PRESIDENTS LEG
TuRE FINE PATRIOTISM

number of Delta people went to
Grand Junction Wednesday evening.
the attraction being a public speech
by Vice President Thomas R. Mar
shall. who appeared on the Grand
56nction lyceum course. = -
Mr. Marshalls subject was why
We Entered the War and What We
Must Do to Win 1t" 1t was full OF
heart interest, of patriotism. OF food
thought for the thinking world.
Among other things he urged that
we as true Americans forget partisan
ism and stand united as Americans.
The building was crowded to capacity
and was greeted with frequent rounds
of applause.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
LOWER ESCALANTE PATRON
PLEASED WITH SCHOOL.

A patron of the lower Escalante
school, which has been in charge of
Miss Pearl Anderson the past two
years, writes to have her appreciation
expressed as follows:
In a recent visit to the Lower Es-
calante school. l was pleased to note
the advancement of the pupils. as we'll
as the devotion and interest shown by
their instructor. Miss Anderson.
Among other things I saw a salt
and flour map of the British Isles.
and North America, made by Frank
P. and Byran Walker. and Robert
Lowe.
'The school grounds have also been
greatly improved and the walls of the
school room calcimined."
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
ROAD is COMPLETELY;
LOCAL MAKE FIRST TRIP

The Nucla-Delta road is now open.
Such is the report of Allen Obert,
manager of the Delta Flour Mills
and Roy l.. Smith, jeweler, two live
business men of Delta, who started
out bright and early Monday morning
and had dinner at noon in Nucfa.
The trip was made in Mr. Obert's
car, taking over some eight hundred
pounds of flour to sample the people
of that new empire with the leading
life necessity-made in Delta 1t is
needless to say. adds Mr. Obert and
Mr.. Smith, that the people are very,
very well pleased with the road so
far
In starting out of Delta these two
gentlemen inspected the new Delta
county improvement in the Butter
milk and Roubideau sections and re-
marked that the new grade out of
Roubideau was splendid piece of
new road, the grade being quite uni
form and easily made. They took
things easy all way over, but when
they left Columbine camp at the sum-
NIT and started down the Nucla side
they ran afoul of a six-horse team
putting on some finishing touches to
the grade. The grading outfit were
completely surprised to encounter a
passerby and all the crew took off
their hats to Messrs. Obert and
Smith.
While the boys report the road pass
able yet they report that considerable
places will necessarily have to be
Strengthened and the grade cut to
make the best grade out of it.
The Delta party after their arrival
and taking lunch interviewed the
business men of Nucla that afternoon
and report that the merchants over
there are proud OF the fact that they
can now come out TO a broad gauge
railroad. Obert and Smith took sup
per that evening at the Nucla hotel
and had the pleasure of eating genu-
inc Delta Best Flour served by the
proprietor of the hotel Mr.. Smith kept
time on Mr.. Obert with one of his
New Model Liberty watches and
watched Mr. Obert each evening.
They returned via Naturita, Coven-
try. Norwood and Placerville, combin-
ing business with pleasure.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
L. r. WiGRAM CANDIDATE FOR
REELECTION CITY TICKET

10 the Electors of the City of Del
Ia: Owing to my duties confirming
me to the City Hall, shall be unable
10 make a personal canvass of cleo
TORS take this opportunity of ask
ing Ior your support on Tuesday
november 9Th. I feel that / am en-.
utied to support upon the following
grounds:
Ihat your Commissioner of Finance
and Supplies collects and disburses
approximately s35, 900 during the wear
my past record, as shown by reports
OF MT. 5. r. Shaeffer. certified pub.
hc accountant of Denver, our city
auditor. proves that I am thoroughly
competent and capable of handling
the finances and clerical duties. This
and dates from the commencement Of
my first term of office.
That my nearly five years experi.
ence in city matters, and general
knowledge of business and public af.
Ialrs ut me to fill a third place on
your city council and will be of yalue
TO other new members of the council.
That my familiarity with the paw.
ment of interest on the liouidation
and refunding of bonded debt is yalu
able. s60000.0O of bonds become op
honal for payment October 1st 1918.
That the chief and only arguments
being made against my reelection are,
FIRST, that I have held the office for
two terms. and do not need the SAL
airy, but that my opponent does. Se.-
ond, that my opponent served several
Years as city clerk and therefore Is
competent to assume the duties Of
Commissioner of Finance under the
present. The first needs no answer:
the second calls for a comparison Of
the duties of the two.
The city clerk under the council
form of government. received such
moneys as were rendered and turned
same over to the treasurer. was di-
rected by the council in all matters of
Importance, and held little. if any res
possibility.
The Commissioner of Finance ur-
der the present form, is the financial
head of all departments, is the pur-
chasing agent for all departments. he
represents. one-third of the legislative
and administrative body of your city
government, he is largely respons bile
for the financial condition of the city
and also to the extent of one-thirI
for the successful administration OF
the other two departments.
II reelected I will endeavor to sur
pass my previous record: I will de-
vote my whole time to the duties of
the office: I will conduct the busi-
ness of the office as economically as
may be profita BILE. I will do all that
can for the general welfare of the
city.
thank you for your confidence and
support in the past
LIONEL R W1GRAM,
Commissioner of Finance & Suppl
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
RED CROSS LUNCHEON NOV. 10

The Delta County Chapter of Red
Cross will hold its annual meeting in
Delta on the 10th instant. at which
time election of officers s-ill be held
and other matters of importance dis
posed of. Special features are being
arranged, including a program and
display of Red Cross work in conven-
lent places in business houses.
At noon a luncheon will be given.
when Bishop Mcconnell of Denver,
will deliver an address on timely top
les. The bishop is a forceful speaker
and those who hear him will be we'll
repaid.
Details OF this meeting will be an
nounced next week.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
OLD GENTLEMAN INJURED
WHEN THROWN FROM CAR

On Saturday while an old gentle
man named L. Williamson was riding
with Mr.. Ferguson, of the firm OF
Owens and Ferguson, contractors OF
Montrose. the car gave a sudden lurch
and Mr.. Williamson was thrown to
the ground. striking on his head.
His head was badly cut and he was
seized with an attack of pneumonia
as a result. but is recovering and at
tending physicians state that he will
soon be about again. His family's
whereabouts is unknown.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
AAusER RErlREs FROM
INDEPENDENT LUMBER CO

After fifteen years service as man
ager of the Independent Lumber com
pany OF this city, l.. d. Hauser ten
dered his resignation. effective No
vember 1st
Mr., Hauser is known to nearly ev-
cry man. woman and child In the city
having been a part of us for all these
years. He was at one time mayor of
Delta. and at that time particularly
entered into the hearts and lives of
his townspeople.
He has not as yet announced his
plans for the future. but whatever
they may be. this paper with hundreds
Of his close friends. unites In best
wishes for success.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Scarcity Of Stenographers.

Owing to the pressure or work,
young men going to war, and scar
city in trained help for office work,
business places are in urgent need OF
office help. There is now on the
list at Delta Business College three
calls from Ouray, four from Montrose,
and at present writing. two in Delta.
but there have been more. for stenog-
raphers Every available student at
the school who could work we'll with
shorthand and at the typewriter is
out in a position, and at top wages,
At the school. public work is turned
away everyday because OF no student
sufficiently up In the training to look
after Il. and It is the first time in the
history of the school that such con-
dition has been on. The large even
ing school attendance gives evidence
Of good substantial interest in this
line of work.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Delta hospital lnstalI. Equipment.

Mr.. N. Newcomer, in charge OF the
Delta Hospital. announces that he has
this week fitted up thoroughly mod
ern operating room. one OF the most
important features being post gradu-
nte operating table. This IL the very
finest that can be obtained. The To-
cal institution is growing In populari.
ty all over the Western Slope. and
the management feels that only the
best should be employed in the way
Of furniture. equipment and conse-
uuent service. as well as the most
skilled nurses and surgeons with
which the city is possessed.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
hauser Returns to ouray.

R. f. Hauser. who had a two weeks
vacation assigned to him and came to
Delta to visit his parents, decided that
owing to the heavy storms in his
neighborhood it would be best for him
to return home in case of difficulties
arising Interfering with service to tn
natrons of the Western Colorado
Power company at Ouray, of which he
is manager. Accordingly he left for
that point Sunday morning.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Halloween Dinner

On Halloween evening three (Bid-
welD sisters averaging rs years OF
age. with their husbands, DR.. A. ].
Cook. Capt c. p. Bragg and Wilbur
G.. Cook sat down to dainty oys-
ter dinner at the home of w. G. Cook,
The occasion being in the nature of
n goodbye of DIR. Cook and wife. who
leave today for Chicago on their re-
turn Journey to their Cleveland home.
The menu. the hospitality of the
entertainers. and the social hour were
all extremely enjoyable. when shall
we three meet again"
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Money Needs Protection.

f. II. Lore. the safe man from Den
yer. thinks the farmers are getting SO
much money that it should be proper
ly protected. SO he comes along next
week with all kinds OF Information on
safes. II you need n safe or want any
work done on your present one. read
over his advertisement elsewhere in
this issue.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Breaks of Wheel in Head.on.

XXI Theobold of Rogers mesa, who
was out on California mesa last Satur-
day evening. ran afoul OF Nate Byers,
who was coming two-forty pace to-
ward Delta. The result of the head
on was broken front wheel ana
radiator for Theobold and Mr.. Byers
came out OF the affair with his run
board twisted up n little. The acci-
dent happened on Buttermilk gulch
highway
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
It Won't Go Dry.

The Denver and Rio Grande rail
road company is having one time in
making the excavation for the new
location for their thirst parlor. as sur
face water continues to run in and
the land caves off from time to time.
They are endeavoring to move their
water tank some one hundred feet
down the track toward Grand juno
ton.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Scholars Look at This.

Scholars Look at THIS. g
Following is the pupils neither alb
sent nor tardy in the primary room
at central school. Eckert. during the
month ending October 26: Anna
Rertram. Gladys Bohannan. Eva Ed
wards, Mary Estes, Maude Hendrick-
son. Helen Lutes, Emma Mott. Dicie
and chester widner. Gene Alexander.
Raymond Lanning. Thayer McMur-
ray.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Harvested Some Potatoes.

Sunday e. f. Croisant started at Z
o'clock to harvest three-acre field
OF potatoes, having crew OF Ia men
and Z teams. In spite Of the cold
dusty wind which blew all day. they
harested 57b sacks OF potatoes and
had them all removed from from the
field at $50 that evening. He finish
ed harvesting n two-acre field Mon
day and the aerage yield on the five
acres were 191 sacks per acre. Mr.
Croisant says he could not ask for
better crew to work for his interest
than he had that day.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Leaving for Greeley.

Lew Gehrig, a substantial Califor-
mia ranchman, who has resided in this
section for the past nine years. is to
have sale of livestock and personal
property next week and expects to
leave with his family for Greeley.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Simpsons to Nevada.

B. T. Simpson and family left this
week for Deeth, Neavda. where Mr..
Simpson will enter the employ of the
Overland Lumber company. This is
the same firm where A. w. Jarratt
is employed as manager. and the two
gentlemen worked together here with
the Gibson Lumber and Mercantile
company for several years.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
New curbinq at Mathers.

A new cement curbing is being in
stalled along the Third street side of
the Mathers' store this week. The
work is under the direction of D. ].
Hawkes.. the veteran cement man of
Delta. and it is needless to add that
it will be done right.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
A Heavyweight.

We note by the Montrose Press that
a tiny girl weighing five pounds. was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis F. Chris
tie. Not a very big girl. but then,
precious metal never comes in large
packages Lewis Christie and his
wife, who was Miss Leila Miller are
both former Delta residents and have
many friends here.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Bruces to Montrose.

Geo. w. Bruce. who was recently
appointed receiver at the U. 5. ianu
office at Montrose. has this week
moved his household goods to that
CITY The Bruces have been Delta
residents for a number OF years, prom
inent in social circles as well as In
every public move which tended to
the upbuilding OF our city, and for
this reason have many friends who
sincerely regret their removal
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Another star.

Another Star.
Announcements have just been re-
ceived of the birth of bouncing boy
to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Miller former
residents. who went to Ogden, Utah,
to reside a few weeks ago. The little
lads birthday was Saturday. October
27th and ms he is Boy No. !. his par
ents and little sisters are justly
proud.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Gets GOOD position at Austin.

Gets Good Position at Austin.
Miss Vesper Smith who has just re-
Gently completed thorough course
at the Delta Business College has
accepted a position with the Surface
Creek Fruit Growers association at
Austin.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
I.,h.,,. kernohan Leaves.

Isabelle kernohan Leaves.
Miss Isabelle Kernohan, who mas
becn here several weeks, left Tues
day for Denver where she will take
up her work as nurse. again She
expected to stop a day in Gunnison
for brief visit with the A. Z.
Mathews family. and in Colorado
Springs to see the Harry w. DAVIS
folks.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Ceer's Guests Go.

Geer's Guests Go.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Geer and other
relatives and friends were bidding
adieu to Mr.. and Mrs. w A. Finney,
of Oroville. California. on Tuesday
evening They had spent several
weeks visiting Mrs. Geer. Mrs. Chas.
B. Bowden. Miss Helen and Mr.. Steve
Bailey.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Woman's Club Buy Bond.

The Delta Womans Club, whose
members are ever in the front ranks
whenever an emergency arises, have
purchased a $50 liberty bond. The
necessary funds We're raised by indi-
vidual contributions.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Breaks Collar Bone.

6TedkS COTIdT 6CHc.
B. F. Schultz met with a painful
accident the first of the week. when
he fell from a truck and received a
broken collar bone. Mr.. Schultz is
a clerk and evidently not used to rid
ing bucking trucks. He will be on the
repair list for some time.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Very Welcome.

very Welcome.
Capt Bragg. the veteran reader OF
the Independent was caller yester-
day and said that he was little late
with his congratulations to the new
owner of this paper. These calls by
'old-stand-bys" are more than well
come a newspaper is so used to
being condemned that word OF
praise from such men as Captain
Bragg are gratefully received. Thanks
Captain; Thanks,
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Red Cross Meeting Tonight.

There will be general meeting OF
the Delta branch OF the Red cross
this evening friday at o'clock. at
Masonic hall. All persons and especi'
ally members OF the Red Cross, are
urged to attend. There are many
matters of Importance to be consider
ed at this time. A. C. Remington,
chairman.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Buy Carload of Furniture.

Glen Taylor. of Hotchkiss, manager
of the chain of Independent furniture
stores, was here Tuesday, being call
ed here to look after a car of furni-
ture which will be distributed to the
various stores
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Back to Oursy.

Back to Ouray.
AFTER spending a few days at Ce-
jaredge, T. NJ. Wiley, foreman of a
department in the Ouray consolidated
Mining and Smelling company, re-
turned to his work the first OF the
week
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Here From Idaho.

Here From Idaho.
Arrivals Wednesday were Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Goff and family, coming
from Wenatchee, Idaho. The family
lived here until about six years ago
when they left for the west. The lady
is a sister of Louis Shoup.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02

Home From Red Cross Meeting.
Mortimer Stone returned Friday
evening from Denver. where he at
tended a meeting of the state Red
Cross association.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Ma8on's to Center.

NJ Wa6Ohs 10 Cehter.
On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. c. X.
MaXon and children went to Center
where khey will spend some time.
They will try the hot baths for tenn
porary ailment which is afflicting
their son John.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Hospital Patients Recover

Hospital Patients Recover.
Mrs. d. r. Finley, Charley Adams
of Delta, and Mrs. Fitzpatrick. of
Crawford. were all operated within
the past week at the Delta hospital
and are all reported in fine shape.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
MAY Locate Here.

May Locate Here.
Prospective buyers are H. P. Will
son and wife of Pueblo. They are
here this week looking over the coun-
try and state that they may locate
here.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Return to Eekert.

hGtuFN 10 CCKGTt.
Returning Tuesday from Butte,
Montana, were Mr.. and Mrs. Ted
Jones and baby. The couple has lived
in Montana for the past two years,
but expect to again locate at Eckert.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Furnace at lazear.

Furnace at Lazear.
p. H. Adams, of the Delta Hardware
company. spent Wednesday at the
Red Mountain school house near La
zear, experimenting the installation
of a modern Homer furnace.